Girdlestone Nature Circuit

Walks, England, Oxfordshire, Oxford
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Girdlestone Nature Circuit

Headington, Oxfordshire

by nocwalks

  • 45 minutes / 1.1km
  • 4

A short walk in the grounds of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre on paved paths & grass. Great for patients, visitors and staff.

  • Wildlife
  • Public toilets
  • Public transport
  • Picnic spot
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly
  • Audio guide

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  1. This walk starts at the main entrance to Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. There are accessible toilets here and a cafe.

    Step 1: This walk starts at the main entrance to Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. There are accessible toilets here and a cafe.

  2. With your back to the entrance, turn left on the path and pass the picnic benches.

    Step 2: With your back to the entrance, turn left on the path and pass the picnic benches.

  3. Stop by the beds and enjoy the different textures of the plants here.

    Step 3: Stop by the beds and enjoy the different textures of the plants here.

  4. Just beyond the flowers beds we will head right. You may want to stop by the bench on the grass, enjoy the garden space and play the audio.

    Step 4: Just beyond the flowers beds we will head right. You may want to stop by the bench on the grass, enjoy the garden space and play the audio.

  5. Turn right at the tactile pavement and cross the car park access lane when safe to do so.

    Step 5: Turn right at the tactile pavement and cross the car park access lane when safe to do so.

  6. Soon after, turn left and follow the main path through the car park which is lined with young trees. There are dropped kerbs throughout.

    Step 6: Soon after, turn left and follow the main path through the car park which is lined with young trees. There are dropped kerbs throughout.

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