Yarnton & Begbroke Explorer Trail

Walks, England, Oxfordshire, Cherwell
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Yarnton & Begbroke Explorer Trail

Kidlington, Oxfordshire

by northoxfordshirewalks

  • 3hr 30m / 11.2km
  • 8

A circular walk around the outskirts of Kidlington. Discover pretty, ancient churches, narrow lanes and the Oxford Canal. Download free.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Refreshments
  • Public transport
  • Hilly & steep

Walk preview

Map preview for Yarnton & Begbroke Explorer Trail
  1. Step 1: This walk starts at the canal bridge at the end of Yarnton Road (OX 1UH) near the Kidlington Football Club. The nearby bus stop is served by buses 2A and 700 to and from Oxford Parkway Station. Free download available.

  2. Step 2: Please note that sections of this walk will be very muddy in wet or wintry weather. There are also several stiles to traverse.

  3. Cross over the Yarnton Road bridge on the right hand side. Please be very mindful of cars coming each way.

    Step 3: Cross over the Yarnton Road bridge on the right hand side. Please be very mindful of cars coming each way.

  4. The footpath is very narrow. Keep right. At the other side of the bridge, cross over Yarnton road to move to the left hand side.

    Step 4: The footpath is very narrow. Keep right. At the other side of the bridge, cross over Yarnton road to move to the left hand side.

  5. Ignore the track as in the picture which is very muddy and look far left for a footpath sign.

    Step 5: Ignore the track as in the picture which is very muddy and look far left for a footpath sign.

  6. Follow the footpath to the left of the track.

    Step 6: Follow the footpath to the left of the track.

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