웨스트콧 바튼 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

A fabulous sight. Especially for a city boy. For some reason these noble beasts have a calming effect on me.

A lovely, peaceful stretch of the Oxford Canal running parallel with the River Cherwell.

A lovely spot to rest and and enjoy the peacefulness. Thank you Bob.

When I saw this plant I thought 'I wonder if that's rhubarb'. So I looked it up on my plant identifier app. It turned out that it's called Butter Bur as well as the less flattering Pestilence Wort and Bog Rhubarb. I prefer Butter Bur, so called because in days of old the leaves were used to wrap butter to keep it fresh for longer.

Free parking is provided at Heyford Train Station for rail users only. However there are several, marked parking bays outside the boundary fence on what I took to be a public road. These too are free of charge. I got there at about 5.30pm and was able to find a space.

Great tucked away cafe with outdoor bike rack and seating. Perfect for a delicious coffee break or little treat, thoroughly recommend!

A beautiful church with a fascinating history "Church History There has been a church on this site since before the Norman Conquest, but the building today is a blend of different periods of construction. The south doorway is Norman, and possibly the pillars in the nave. Much is 13th and 14th Century, with mediaeval wall paintings and decoration visible. There are stone effigies of a knight from ca 1320 and magnificent brasses to John Wilcotes and his wife, from 1410. There is a monument to the second Lord Falkland, who was killed at the Battle of Newbury, and a fine marble statue by Chantrey of Mary Anne Boulton. The church has many associations with the Boulton family, best known for the Soho Manufactury in Birmingham and partnership with James Watt on the steam engine. The church sits back from the road through a fine stone gateway, thought to be from the old manor house, and is surrounded by an atmospheric and peaceful churchyard." Source: The Tew Benefice; https://tewbenefice.org.uk

If you look across the water and into the meadow you may be lucky enough to spot some wild horses grazing along the riverbanks.