The Kidlington Parrot Trail

Walks, England, Oxfordshire, Cherwell
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The Kidlington Parrot Trail

Kidlington, Oxfordshire

by northoxfordshirewalks

  • 1hr 55m / 8.5km
  • 2

Follow the parrot footprints and signposts to walk this circular trail. It’s 8.5km with parks and refreshment stops en route.

  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Picnic spot
  • Dog friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for The Kidlington Parrot Trail
  1. 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. You can download all Cherwell routes free for offline use

  2. Step 2: The walk begins at Exeter Hall near the village centre (OX5 1AB). Buses stop near here and parking is available. Although we’ve started and ended this walk at Exeter Hall, you can pick up the route from any point!

  3. Find the sign summarising all the Zoo trails in this series by the sport courts in Exeter Close Park by the hall. Face the sign, turn right.

    Step 3: Find the sign summarising all the Zoo trails in this series by the sport courts in Exeter Close Park by the hall. Face the sign, turn right.

  4. Bear slight right to walk through the car park. Notice the footprints which help guide you.

    Step 4: Bear slight right to walk through the car park. Notice the footprints which help guide you.

  5. Exit the car park and turn left onto Crown Rd.

    Step 5: Exit the car park and turn left onto Crown Rd.

  6. Almost immediately on the left there is a path that leads back into the park. Take it. Can you spot the Parrot? Off we go!

    Step 6: Almost immediately on the left there is a path that leads back into the park. Take it. Can you spot the Parrot? Off we go!

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