Olney is a beautiful market town on the River Great Ouse. Its picturesque streets are a great place for a mooch, with independent shops, charming cafes and traditional pubs. Just to the south of the town is excellent walking in Emberton Country Park and its pretty lakes.

The town is well known for the Olney Pancake Race, which first took place in 1445. Every year, on Shrove Tuesday, the women of Olney run and flip their pancakes over a fixed distance, all while dressed as 'traditional housewives'.

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October 26, 2020

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This is the church where curate John Newton wrote the hymn Amazing Grace. His grave is in the churchyard.

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1. Emberton Country Park loop from Olney

5.59km

01:25

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Weston Underwood Walk – Emberton Country Park loop from Olney

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50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Missing Bridge Over River loop from Olney

7.47km

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40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Olney, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Olney

1. Emberton Country Park loop from Olney

2. Weston Underwood Walk – Emberton Country Park loop from Olney

3. Missing Bridge Over River loop from Olney

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