Oxfordshire Walks

Wargrave Walks & Route Maps

Wargrave walk, Oxfordshire
Wargrave · Photo: Local Walks Team

These walks start from the historic village of Wargrave just over the Oxfordshire–Berkshire border and quickly climb up into the surrounding hills.

You’ll explore a mix of open countryside and dramatic woodland, with plenty of ascent as you make your way over Bowsey Hill.

Whether you choose the shorter circular route or the longer adventure extending towards Ashley Hill, these walks offer a rewarding and energetic outing with great scenery throughout and a welcoming pub near the start and finish for a well-earned rest.

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Walk information

Wargrave Walk 1

Walk distance
5 miles
Time
2.5 hours
Route type
Circular

This is just a short hop over the border into Berkshire, but worth it for this lovely walk from the historic village of Wargrave.

You'll walk up the hill from the village before embarking on a lovely loop through open countryside and dramatic woodland on Bowsey Hill.

There is a fair amount of climbing on this route.

Wargrave Walk 1 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly0.0 / 5
Path condition4.0 / 5
Buggy friendly1.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly1.0 / 5
Pub or café0.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingGentle slopes
LivestockRarely any livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelWellies when wet

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Walk information

Wargrave Walk 2

Walk distance
8¾ miles
Time
4.5 hours
Route type
Circular

If you have lots of energy, then this route extends the Wargrave walk to create an epic adventure that visits the dramatic woodland of both Bowsey Hill and also Ashley hill further to the east.

You'll definitely work up an appetite on this one and can enjoy a reward after your walk at the lovely Bull Hotel close to the car park.

Wargrave Walk 2 4.0 Ratings and reviews 1 rating

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Community feedback

Overall rating4.0

A very popular walk

Dog friendly4.0 / 5
Path condition3.0 / 5
Buggy friendly2.0 / 5
Wheelchair friendly2.0 / 5
Toilet facilities2.0 / 5
Pub or café3.0 / 5
Route accuracy5.0 / 5
ClimbingSome climbing
LivestockSome livestock
StilesNo stiles
Mud levelBoots recommended

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Oxfordshire Walks App

Follow the Wargrave walks with GPS guidance

It's like sat-nav, but for footpaths.

Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know 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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Oxfordshire Walks app showing the walker's live position on a route map

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  • Works without a phone signal
  • Includes 250+ Oxfordshire walks
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Expanded route map for Wargrave Walk 1, a 5 mile circular walk in Oxfordshire