Lye Valley Loop

Walks, England, Oxfordshire, Oxford
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Lye Valley Loop

Headington, Oxfordshire

by GoJauntly

  • 1hr 10m / 3.2km
  • 17

A nature-rich circular route from the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. Expect tranquility, local hidden gems and maybe a bird of prey or two.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Public transport
  • Picnic spot
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

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  1. With your back to the entrance of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, head right past a bench. There is a cafe and accessible toilets here.

    Step 1: With your back to the entrance of the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, head right past a bench. There is a cafe and accessible toilets here.

  2. Head on the path between flower beds and young trees.

    Step 2: Head on the path between flower beds and young trees.

  3. Bear right past the bus stop and the sunflowers sculpture. Pass two zebra crossings.

    Step 3: Bear right past the bus stop and the sunflowers sculpture. Pass two zebra crossings.

  4. Follow the path to the right and then cross the zebra crossing to meet Windmill Road.

    Step 4: Follow the path to the right and then cross the zebra crossing to meet Windmill Road.

  5. Turn right past the bus stop. You can start the route here - the stop is served by routes 10, 700, OX7 and ST2.

    Step 5: Turn right past the bus stop. You can start the route here - the stop is served by routes 10, 700, OX7 and ST2.

  6. Continue to the end of Windmill Road towards the lights.

    Step 6: Continue to the end of Windmill Road towards the lights.

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