
Ruscote & Bretch Hill Health Walk
Bretch Hill, Banbury
- 1hr 45m / 5km
- 8
Ruscote Park, Trinity Park, Princess Diana Park, three schools, The Hill and The Sunshine Centre, this trail goes everywhere!
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Step 1: This walk was created in partnership with Cherwell District Council. Enjoy over 30 walks across North Oxfordshire and experience the sights and sounds of nature as you go.
Step 2: Welcome to the north east Banbury Linear Walk which begins on Warwick Road, at the overpass over the Mineral Railway Path, just before Highlands (OX16 1XP).
Step 3: As this is a linear walk, at the end you can return to the starting point by walking back the way you came or catch the B9 bus (along Highlands) back to the start.
Step 4: You are advised to wear stout, waterproof footwear as walking in the countryside can be muddy and wet, even in the summer months. For advice on best ways to walk in the countryside check out the read more panel below.

Step 5: Begin by walking north, along the right side of Warwick Road. On your right you can see the path down below - that’s where you’re headed.

Step 6: Turn right at the roundabout onto Highlands…

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