Oxfordshire Walks

Kelmscott Walk & Route Map

Kelmscott walk, Oxfordshire
Kelmscott · Photo: Pierre Terre

This walk starts in the small Oxfordshire village of Kelmscott and offers an easy circular route with a mix of village and riverside walking.

You’ll pass Kelmscott Manor, before following a peaceful stretch along the River Thames back to the village.

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At a glance

Kelmscott Walk

Distance
1.25 miles
Estimated time
30 mins
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Roadside parking in village
51.69019, -1.64084
Characteristics
Water, Countryside, History, Pub

The walk

Kelmscott Walk

A nice easy circular walk which starts from outside the charming village pub (The Plough Inn) in the small Oxfordshire village of Kelmscott.

The walk takes you through the village and past Kelmscott Manor which was the Cotswold retreat of William Morris.

After leaving the village, you follow the banks of the The River Thames before looping back to the village.

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.3

A very popular walk

Dog friendly3.3 / 5

Fine with dogs

Path condition4.0 / 5

Generally well maintained

Buggy friendly2.0 / 5

Hard going with a buggy

Wheelchair friendly2.0 / 5

Very limited access

Toilet facilities1.7 / 5

Very limited facilities

Pub or café3.3 / 5

Quite good

Route accuracy5.0 / 5

Spot on

ClimbingTotally level
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelMay be muddy after wet weather

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First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

Really lovely flat walk , beautiful stretch of the river and pretty village. ...

Walker review

Very pleasant walk.

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Expanded route map for Kelmscott Walk, a 1.25 mile circular walk in Oxfordshire