At a glance
West Ilsley Walk
- Distance
- 4.75 miles
- Estimated time
- 2.5 hours
- Route type
- Circular
- GPS app guided
- Yes
- Parking
- Free parking at start 51.55349, -1.31063
- Characteristics
- Countryside
Oxfordshire Walks
West Ilsley Walk & Route Map
This walk takes you just over the Oxfordshire border into Berkshire, exploring the open landscapes of the Ridgeway in the Berkshire Downs.
It’s a refreshing route with wide views and a welcoming village pub in West Ilsley along the way.
Download the Oxfordshire Walks App to follow this route with real-time GPS navigation.
The walk
West Ilsley Walk
Just a short drive over the county border into Berkshire, you'll find this lovely walk up on the Ridgeway in the Berkshire Downs.
Expect lots of fresh air and lovely views on this walk and a lovely pub half way around in the village of West Ilsley.
Based on 7 user ratings
Community feedback
Overall rating4.3
A very popular walk
Very dog friendly
Generally well maintained
Possible with care
Very limited access
Very limited facilities
Not much on route
Spot on
Real feedback from people who have completed this walk using the Oxfordshire Walks app.
First-hand experiences
User reviews
Walker review
Easy to follow route with only one rutted part. Lovely views from the Ridgeway and lots of bird song.
Walker review
Nice walk. Ridgeway was nice and busy with lots of friendly walkers and bikers. Lightly challenging incline back to the Ridgeway whichever way you go round.
Walker review
Really nice walk with a pub half way round
Comments from walkers who have completed the West Ilsley walk.
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