Oxfordshire Walks
Set in the rolling countryside of Oxfordshire, these walks around East Hendred Down offer a refreshing mix of open skies, historic landmarks, and peaceful rural paths.
A highlight of both routes is Scutchamer Knob, an Iron Age barrow steeped in history, along with stretches of the ancient Icknield Way and the gentle course of Ginge Brook.
With a moderate climb on the longer option and plenty of fresh air throughout, these walks are both varied and rewarding.
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Walk information
This is a nice and simple walk around the East Hendred Down.
You'll visit the Scutchamer Knob Iron and Barrow before walking on a nice loop of open countryside around the down itself.
Plenty of fresh air and some lovely views on offer here.
Based on 6 user ratings
A very popular walk
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First-hand experiences
Simple walk but still enjoyable
Enjoyed this walk. It is December, so it is boggy and you will need wellies. I would imagine during the summer it could be accessible for wheelchairs
Well used tracks. Not too muddy. Considering the weather we have had
Walk information
On this longer route, you'll first visit the Scutchamer Knob iron age barrow before descending down the hill to the north on a ramble around some open countryside around the small villages of East and West Ginge.
You'll walk along a section of the Icknield way on this route, and also track the Ginge Brook for a while.
There is a moderate climb on the route to consider.
Based on 3 user ratings
Mixed feedback from walkers
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Two long overgrown stretches. Had to find a stick to hack through the nettles. Not a lot of Ridgeway on this route but fairly enjoyable nonetheless.
Very overgrown with nettles in places, other than that very pleasant walk
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