Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.03 km

Denman's Copse

Forest

5.47 km

Whitley Brake

Forest

9.46 km

Farmoor Reservoir

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Farmoor Reservoir is surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland. The area is home to lots of birdlife, including black-headed gull, Eurasian coot, great cormorant, greylag goose, mute swans, tufted duck, white wagtail, mallard, plus more.

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10.0 km

Pinkhill Meadows

Nature Reserve

10.6 km

Pink Hill Weir

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Just behind pink hill lock you can find pink hill weir - if you turn right behind it you can walk with the footpath to pink hill farm and Eynsham village

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10.8 km

Pinkhill Lock mooring area

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10.8 km

Pinkhill Lock

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Built in 1791, Pinkhill Lock lies on the edge of Farmoor Reservoir in the vibrant Oxford landscape. The lock itself is particularly pretty and if you want to admire it …

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.45 km

2.80 km

2.07 km

1.86 km

1.83 km

Surfaces

4.44 km

3.34 km

1.86 km

1.25 km

736 m

381 m

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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