Wychwood Way
A long circular walk exploring the Wychwood Forest area of the Cotswolds. The walk starts in Woodstock and visits Stonesfield, Chadlington, Ascott-under-Wychwood, Leafield, Ramsden, North Leigh, East End and Combe. Highlights on the route include the magnifcent Blenheim Park at Woodstock.
The route links with the Shakespeare's Way and Oxfordshire Way long distance trails.
Wychwood Way Ordnance Survey Map 
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Wychwood Way Open Street Map 
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Wychwood Way OS Map 
- Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking
Wychwood Way Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Pubs/Cafes
In Chadlington you could enjoy a pit stop at Tite Inn. The historic stone pub dates back to the 1600s and includes a fine restaurant and a glorious garden for warmer days. You can find them at postcode OX7 3NY for your sat navs.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
For more walking ideas in the area see the Cotswolds Walks and the Oxfordshire Walks pages.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Here the trail is pictured to the east of the village of Combe.
Western entrance of the Oxfordshire Way and Wychwood Way long-distance footpaths to the Blenheim Estate in Oxfordshire. At this point the two paths follow the course of Akeman Street. The park wall forms part of the parish boundary between Blenheim and Stonesfield.
A photo of the footpath marker
View across field. The trees on the horizon mark the course of the Wychwood Way.
Ascott d'Oyley, Ascott-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire: remains of the earthworks of the motte-and-bailey castle (foreground) and part of the Manor House (background). The manor house is a mixture of 13th, 16th and 17th century phases of building.
The trail through Blenheim Park
A restricted byway between Chipping Norton and Spelsbury.
The trail to the east of the village of Combe.