Oxfordshire Walks

Ewelme Walks & Route Maps

Ewelme walk, Oxfordshire
Ewelme · Photo: Colin Bates

Set in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, these walks from Ewelme offer a wonderful mix of gentle countryside strolling and more demanding hill routes.

From an easy wander through the surrounding downs to a challenging full-day adventure, the walks provide plenty of variety, all surrounded by fresh air and wide open views.

The routes take in peaceful farmland, woodland paths, and sections of the Chiltern Way, with the option to climb onto Swyncombe and Ewelme Downs for far-reaching panoramas.

On the longer route, there’s even a descent to Russell Water Common and a welcoming pub stop before the climb back up, making these walks both rewarding and full of character.

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Walk information

Ewelme Walk 1

Walk distance
3¾ miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

This is a nice pleasant countryside stroll in the gentle downs surrounding the village of Ewelme.

Expect lots of fresh air and some nice views on this walk.

Ewelme Walk 1 4.6 Ratings and reviews 8 ratings · 4 reviews

Based on 8 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.6

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.9 / 5
Path condition4.1 / 5
Buggy friendly1.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.4 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café1.3 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelBoots recommended

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User reviews

Walker review

A very enjoyable and oeacefil walk. Our dogs enjoyed it and it was very quiet. Harldy saw anyone

Walker review

Beautiful walk, lovely countryside.

Walker review

Great walk beautiful countryside. Fairly dry underfoot when most places are a bog. Lovely wide tracks.

Walker review

Generally dry when a lot of other walks are very muddy

Walk information

Ewelme Walk 2

Walk distance
6½ miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This longer route extends the first route by taking you up onto the Swyncombe and Ewelme Downs.

There is a lot more hill climbing on this longer route, so go prepared with lots of energy, but you will be rewarded with some wonderful views as you go.

Ewelme Walk 2 4.6 Ratings and reviews 5 ratings · 3 reviews

Based on 5 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.6

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.6 / 5
Path condition4.8 / 5
Buggy friendly1.4 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.2 / 5
Toilet facilities1.4 / 5
Pub or café1.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

Stunning walk with some good hill parts. Great views...

Walker review

Great fun.

Walker review

This is a lovely route - some of the hills in the woods were tiring but worth it , tired dogs and owner !

Walk information

Ewelme Walk 3

Walk distance
11¾ miles
Time
6 hours
Route type
Circular

The final route is an epic and strenuous adventure from Ewelme that provides a variety of scenery to enjoy, ranging from woodland walks, country lanes, villages, lovely views, hill climbing and a stretch of the Chiltern way.

About half way around, there is a steep descent to visit Russell Water Common and a nice pub for some refreshments before climbing back up to rejoin the route.

Ewelme Walk 3 4.5 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings · 2 reviews

Based on 2 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.5

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.5 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly2.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café3.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

Really nice long walk. Slightly overgrown in places with nettles. 5/5

Walker review

We did the 12 mile epic walk on 1st May and the bluebells were in bloom everywhere. Stunning. A lovely walk, but some steep inclines which would challenge some walkers.

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Expanded route map for Ewelme Walk 1, a 3.75 mile circular walk in Oxfordshire