Oxfordshire Walks

Steeple Aston Walk & Route Map

Steeple Aston walk, Oxfordshire
Steeple Aston · Photo: Stephen McKay

This walk explores the pretty village of Steeple Aston and the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside, combining village paths with open rural scenery.

You’ll also enjoy peaceful stretches beside the River Cherwell and Oxford Canal, with a welcoming pub in the village if you need a break along the way.

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At a glance

Steeple Aston Walk

Distance
4.25 miles
Estimated time
2 hours
Route type
Circular
GPS app guided
Yes
Parking
Free parking at start
51.93239, -1.30847
Characteristics
Water, Countryside

The walk

Steeple Aston Walk

This is a lovely varied walk in the countryside that you'll find around the pretty village of Steeple Aston.

You'll stroll around the village itself, visiting the quaint local pub if you need refreshments, and then venture out into the countryside to enjoy plenty of fresh air and a delightful stretch of walking alongside the River Cherwell and Oxford Canal.

Based on 3 user ratings

Community feedback

Overall rating4.7

An outstanding walk

Dog friendly3.0 / 5

Fine with dogs

Path condition3.7 / 5

Generally well maintained

Buggy friendly0.7 / 5

Not suitable for pushchairs

Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5

Not wheelchair accessible

Toilet facilities1.0 / 5

No facilities

Pub or café1.0 / 5

Take a packed lunch

Route accuracy4.7 / 5

Spot on

ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelBoots recommended

Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Oxfordshire Walks app.

First-hand experiences

User reviews

Walker review

Great walk, some very soggy muddy bits near the river, dog loved it!

Comments from walkers who have completed the Steeple Aston walk.

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Oxfordshire Walks App

Follow the Steeple Aston walk with GPS guidance

The easiest way to follow this route is with the Oxfordshire Walks app. Choose the walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you can see you're on the right path.

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 Steeple Aston Walk, a 4.25 mile circular walk in Oxfordshire