Shenington and Alkerton Circular

Walks, England, Oxfordshire, Cherwell

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Map preview for Shenington and Alkerton Circular
  • 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: If you come by car, there’s no designated parking in either village so please park considerately.

  • This historic village trail begins at the Bell Inn in Shenington which has been an inn since at least 1765. The building existed as early as 1690.

    Step 3: This historic village trail begins at the Bell Inn in Shenington which has been an inn since at least 1765. The building existed as early as 1690.

  • Walk to the main road and turn right opposite the Village Green. Old maps show a village pond in the area during the 1700s but it had been filled in by 1813.

    Step 4: Walk to the main road and turn right opposite the Village Green. Old maps show a village pond in the area during the 1700s but it had been filled in by 1813.

  • Walk along the front of a short terrace of cottages.

    Step 5: Walk along the front of a short terrace of cottages.

  • Knapp House was the village shop from the 1860’s until 1973.

    Step 6: Knapp House was the village shop from the 1860’s until 1973.

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