7th June 11am – Walk and Gather Event

Walk and Gather Event

Starting & finishing at The Flowing Well, walk followed by drinks and/or lunch at the pub

Meeting point: The Flowing Well, Sunningwell, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6RB

Sunday 7th June
Meet at 11:00am

The Walk at a Glance:

Distance: approx. 2.5 miles / 4 km

Duration: around 1 – 1.5 hours (at a sociable pace)

Difficulty: Easy to moderate, gentle inclines, a few gates/stiles

Terrain: Village paths, open fields, woodland trails, Boars Hill footpaths

 Highlights:

• Woodland paths and open countryside
• Views towards Oxford from Boars Hill
• Peaceful, mostly off-road walking
• A relaxed circular route finishing back at the pub

 Timings:

11:00am Meet outside The Flowing Well

11:05am Walk briefing & set off

11:45am Reach woodland/Boars Hill area (short pause for views/photos)

12:15pm Begin return loop across fields

12:30–12:45pm Arrive back at The Flowing Well

From 12:45pm Drinks and/or lunch at the pub

(Timings allow for a relaxed group pace and short pauses.)

Route Description (Easy-to-Follow):

From The Flowing Well, walk into Sunningwell village and follow signs towards the village green.

Pick up the public footpath heading north towards Boars Hill, passing through gates and across open fields.

Continue along the clearly marked footpath as it leads into woodland, gradually climbing uphill.

Follow the woodland paths towards the Boars Hill area, with occasional clearings and views towards Oxford.

At the top, take a short pause before continuing along the circular route.

Follow footpaths curving back down through woodland and across fields, looping back towards Sunningwell.

Re-enter the village and return to The Flowing Well to finish.

What to Wear & Bring:

Summer walking can be changeable, so layers are key.

Footwear

Waterproof walking boots or sturdy trainers with good grip
(paths can be muddy after rain)

Clothing

Layers (long-sleeve top + jumper/fleece)
Waterproof or shower-proof jacket
Comfortable walking trousers or leggings

Extras

Small backpack
Water bottle
Sunglasses / hat if sunny

 Dogs

Friendly dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead in places due to livestock, bring water for your dog!

 After the Walk

We’ll finish where we started with time to relax at The Flowing Well 0 a chance to enjoy a drink or lunch and continue conversations after the walk. Please let Danielle know if you are staying for lunch so we can confirm the table.