Oxfordshire Walks

Fingest Walks & Route Maps

Fingest walk, Oxfordshire
Fingest · Photo: Andrew Smith

These walks take you just over the Oxfordshire border into Buckinghamshire to explore the stunning Hambleden Valley from the picturesque village of Fingest.

Expect beautiful rolling countryside, peaceful woodland, and charming villages along the way, with the option to climb up to a windmill for sweeping valley views.

Whether you choose the gentler route or the more challenging extended version with its steep hills, these walks offer a truly rewarding day out, perfectly rounded off with a visit to the welcoming pub.

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Walk information

Fingest Walk 1

Walk distance
4 miles
Time
2 hours
Route type
Circular

Another short drive over the border into Buckinghamshire here, but the journey is completely worth it to enjoy this stunning walk in the delightful Hambleden valley. Park on the roadside in the pretty village of Fingest, or in the wonderful Chequers pub if you're booked in for lunch after your walk.

Then, simply enjoy this world class walk around beautiful undulating countryside dotted with dramatic woodland and incredibly pretty villages. If you have the energy, there's an optional trek up the hill to the windmill to get some breathtaking views of the valley.

Fingest Walk 1 4.6 Ratings and reviews 5 ratings · 3 reviews

Based on 5 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.6

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.4 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.4 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities0.8 / 5
Pub or café1.8 / 5
Route accuracy4.8 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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User reviews

Walker review

Great walk with some lovely views. Parking could be tricky on busy days in village.

Walker review

Some beautiful views and a few hills.

Walker review

We loved this walk! Beautiful countryside and a nice balance of fields and woods to enjoy. It was our first time using the app and it was so relaxing always knowing where we were and not having to decifer written instructions.

Walk information

Fingest Walk 2

Walk distance
5¾ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

This extended version of the Fingest walk is a truly beautiful adventure, but be warned the hills are pretty huge and plentiful. This means that you will need a lot of energy before you embark on this route, and make sure you take all the refreshments you need.

Of course you will be rewarded for this hard work with more stunning views of this fantastic part of the English countryside, and you can then truly enjoy a reward at the gorgeous Chequers pub when you have finished the walk.

Fingest Walk 2 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating · 1 review

Based on 1 user rating

Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly2.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities3.0 / 5
Pub or café4.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelBoots recommended

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User reviews

Walker review

Lovely walk, great views and nice pub

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The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Expanded route map for Fingest Walk 1, a 4 mile circular walk in Oxfordshire