Watlington is a region nestled at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in Oxfordshire, offering diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. The area is characterized by its chalk downland, broadleaved woodlands, and river valleys, providing varied terrain for exploration. It is an ideal base for several sports like hiking, jogging, road cycling, touring cycling, and more, with well-maintained trails throughout the Chilterns National Landscape.
Watlington offers more than 100 routes across several sports like hiking, jogging,…
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5.0
(3)
35
runners
12.5km
01:27
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

60
runners
10.5km
01:12
230m
230m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

23
runners
10.6km
01:14
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

22
runners
5.22km
00:33
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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128
hikers
13.1km
03:40
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
hikers
3.69km
01:05
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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47
hikers
28.0km
07:52
570m
570m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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23
hikers
22.8km
06:28
490m
490m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(2)
22
riders
54.6km
03:28
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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42
riders
37.6km
03:11
510m
510m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

44
riders
91.5km
07:04
1,120m
1,120m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

24
riders
38.5km
02:25
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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47
riders
46.3km
01:49
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

42
riders
62.7km
02:33
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

31
riders
25.3km
01:00
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

25
riders
39.8km
02:00
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
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28
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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26
riders
27.6km
02:19
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
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20
riders
21.8km
01:54
410m
410m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.7
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10
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
riders
28.7km
01:54
380m
380m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3
riders
26.9km
01:46
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
29.3km
02:03
340m
340m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Watlington offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Jogging, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 163 routes with an average rating of 4.56 stars. These activities take place within the diverse landscapes of the Chiltern Hills.
Watlington is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,900 visitors having explored its routes. The area features 163 routes, which have received over 700 ratings, averaging 4.56 out of 5 stars.
Watlington offers 68 hiking routes, including sections of the Ridgeway National Trail and the Chiltern Way. Popular areas for walks include Watlington Hill, which provides panoramic views, and routes around Cookley Green. For more detailed information, consult the guide Hiking around Watlington.
Yes, Watlington features routes suitable for various abilities, including relatively easy paths without steep ascents. The area offers 68 hiking routes, with options for less challenging walks. An overview of accessible options can be found in the guide Easy hikes around Watlington.
Watlington is well-suited for both road and touring cycling, with 23 road cycling routes and 20 touring cycling routes. Cyclists can explore the 170-mile circular Chilterns Cycleway, which passes through the region. Routes feature rolling terrain, chalk downland, and broadleaved woodlands.
Watlington offers 13 mountain biking routes and 6 gravel biking routes. These trails incorporate both paved and unpaved segments, including dirt tracks, through the Chilterns National Landscape. Specific guides are available for MTB Trails around Watlington and Gravel biking around Watlington.
Watlington is home to Watlington Hill, managed by the National Trust, which offers panoramic views across the Oxfordshire Plain. The distinctive triangular 'Watlington White Mark' is carved into the chalk escarpment here. Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve also provides far-reaching views over the Oxfordshire Vale.
Yes, Watlington is close to several nature reserves. Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve is located on the Chilterns escarpment. Warburg Nature Reserve, found in a secluded valley, features chalk downland, beech woodland, and a visitor center.
The chalk downlands and woodlands around Watlington support diverse wildlife. Red kites are frequently seen soaring over Watlington Hill and Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve. The area is also known for various butterfly species and rare plants, including yellow-wort and horseshoe vetch.
Yes, komoot provides several guides for Watlington, covering various sports and difficulty levels. These include Hiking around Watlington, Road Cycling Routes around Watlington, and Cycling around Watlington.
The official website for Watlington is http://www.watlington.org. This site serves as a central network for community groups in the area.

