Kingham Walks - Around Bledington and Foxholes Walk
The delightful Cotswolds village of Kingham was voted 'England's Favourite Village' in 2006. It's rows of limestone cottages and pretty village greens make it a must see if you are visiting the area. This lovely walk takes you through the Kingham streets before visiting the nearby village of Bledington and Foxholes Nature Reserve.
The village is notable for the church of St Andrew which has a 14th-century Gothic west tower with a 15th-century top. It is also accessible from the train station which sits on the Cotswold Line. You can catch direct trains right to the village from London Paddington, Worcester, Reading and Oxford.
The walk starts in the centre of the village and heads south west through the countryside to Bedlington. In the village you will find the parish church of St Leonard which dates from 1170. There's also the 16th-century King's Head Inn which overlooks the village green. The inn was awarded Dining Pub of the Year by the Good Pub Guide in 2001.
At Bedlington you pick up the Oxfordshire Way long distance trail to take you south to Foxholes Nature Reserve. Here you can enjoy views of the River Evenlode before trying the woodland trails in the reserve. Look out for spring bluebells, foxgloves, woodland birds and over 200 species of fungi.
After exploring the reserve you can return to the village the same way or turn it into a longer circular walk by picking up various footpaths through the countryside.
The village is located very close to Chipping Norton where you can try our Chipping Norton Circular Walk which visits a number of nearby villages.
You could also pick up one of several long distance trails including Oxfordshire Way, the North Cotswold Diamond Way and the Macmillan Way.
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Pubs/Cafes
The handsome Kingham Plough is a good choice for some post walk refreshments. There's a fine interior here with a traditional bar furnished with country antiques, stylish prints, original photographs, sketches and prints by renowned 20th century artists. They do excellent food and can be found in a lovely location on the green at a postcode of OX7 6YD for your sat navs. There's also a garden area for warmer days.
Dog Walking
The country and woodland trails make for a nice dog walk. The Kingham Plough mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head just a couple of miles north and you can pick up the Daylesford Walk. This circular trail will take you around the Georgian Daylesford Estate before visiting the neighbouring villages of Adlestrop and Upper and Lower Oddington.
Just east of nearby Chipping Norton there's the historic Heythrop Park to explore. The 18th century hotel is surrounded by some beautiful parkland and gardens with miles of walking and cycling trails to try.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Cotswolds Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Kingham House: the former Rectory, built in 1688. Left of the house is the 15th-century top of the west tower of St Andrew's parish church.
Kingham Church. The Church of England parish church of St Andrew has a 14th-century Perpendicular Gothic west tower with a 15th-century top. The chancel was rebuilt in 1688. Both The Rectory and the Old Rectory Cottage are 17th century
The village green at Kingham
Thatched cottages in Kingham. Chocolate box thatched Cotswold stone cottages in the village.
The Green at Bledington. View across the stream and green to the cottages and the King's Head Inn.
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Footpath crosses bridleway in Foxholes Woods.
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Track in Foxholes Woods. Look out for carpets of bluebells in these woods in the spring months.
The Kingham Plough. Back in the village you could head to this fine pub to reward yourself with a drink after your exercise.