Faringdon circular walks
Information about two circular walks around the gateway to the Cotswolds.
Walk information
Faringdon sits in the far south-west corner of Oxfordshire and gives a promise of what is to come if you were to venture further into the heart of the Cotswolds. The town is located just off the A420 with good links between Oxford and Swindon and with easy access to the M4 junction 15.
The circular walks explore hills, dales and National Trust woodland.
On Route 1, the 13th century tithe barn at Great Coxwell is a testament to its builders and shows the impressiveness of Gothic carpentry. It was often frequented by William Morris, the great Victorian textile designer, artist, writer and poet. He described the barn as "the finest piece of architecture in England".
Route 2 visits the last folly to be built in England, which is surrounded by scarlet blankets of poppy fields in early June.
| Distance |
Route 1 - 7 miles; Route 2 - 3 miles |
|---|---|
| Length on road/village lane (not on Public Rights of Way) |
Route 1 - 19%; Route 2 - 29% |
| Public Transport | For transport information use Traveline |
| Public amenities | Car parking and public convenience in Southampton Street |
| Refreshments | In Faringdon, a number of public houses, hotels and shops |
| Disabled access | No, there are a number of stiles and gates along the route |
Download a map and points of interest
The downloadable information includes easy to follow maps, comprehensively written directions and points of local historical interest. You can also see the routes of the walks on our interactive countryside access map of the county.
- Faringdon route 1 map (.pdf format, 250 Kb)
- Faringdon route 2 map (.pdf format, 242 Kb)
- Faringdon walks information and points of interest (.pdf format, 285 Kb)
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