Oxfordshire Walks

Sonning Common Walks & Route Maps

Sonning Common walk, Oxfordshire
Sonning Common · Photo: Andrew Smith

These walks start from the village of Sonning Common and explore a beautiful mix of woodland, common land, and gentle Chiltern countryside centred around the Hare and Hounds pub.

You’ll pass through places like Shiplake Bottom, Peppard Common, and peaceful stretches of forest, with some lovely views as you return down Shiplake Hill.

Whether you choose the shorter pub circuit, the woodland-focused route through New Copse, or the longer adventure into Kingwood Common, these walks offer a varied and enjoyable day out with a well-earned stop waiting back in the village.

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Walk information

Sonning Common Walk 1

Walk distance
2¾ miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This is a lovely short pub walk from the village of Sonning Common. Park on the roadside somewhere around the Hare and Hounds pub and head clockwise around this route.

It takes you through some lovely woodland areas through Shiplake Bottom and Peppard Common before visiting a delightful church and then enjoying some great views as you walk back down Shiplake Hill to Sonning Common and your reward in the Hare and Hound's beer garden.

Sonning Common Walk 1 3.7 Ratings and reviews 3 ratings · 1 review

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating3.7

A well-liked walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition3.3 / 5
Buggy friendly0.7 / 5
Wheelchair friendly0.7 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café2.7 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockNo livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelDry underfoot

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Walker review

Pleasant walk, mostly through woods, which keeps your cool in the heat. ...Past some lovely houses and if you’re so inclined, there are a few pubs en route (or close by) Red Lion

Walk information

Sonning Common Walk 2

Walk distance
3 miles
Time
1.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This alternative route from the Hare and Hounds pub in Sonning Common is more of a woodland adventure and heads east deep into and around the beautiful New Copse woodland before working your way back to the pub for your post walk reward.

Sonning Common Walk 2 4.5 Ratings and reviews 2 ratings · 1 review

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.5

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition4.5 / 5
Buggy friendly1.5 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café0.5 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockNo livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelWellies when wet

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Lovely scenery, good for all ages.

Walk information

Sonning Common Walk 3

Walk distance
6¼ miles
Time
3 hours
Route type
Circular

The final route is a much longer and hugely enjoyable walk around the areas of woodland and countryside surrounding Sonning Common.

It includes all of the best bits from the two shorter routes, but it also extends into the majestic Kingwood Common for even more dramatic woodland walking.

Sonning Common Walk 3 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 friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Toilet facilities1.0 / 5
Pub or café2.0 / 5
Route accuracy4.0 / 5
ClimbingPlenty of climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesA stile or two
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Really good winter walk. Bit muddy in places due to horses!

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Expanded route map for Sonning Common Walk 1, a 2.75 mile circular walk in Oxfordshire