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Charlbury to Ascott-under-Wychwood loop — The Cotswolds

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Charlbury to Ascott-under-Wychwood loop — The Cotswolds

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Charlbury to Ascott-under-Wychwood loop — The Cotswolds

05:46

21.7km

220m

Hiking

Embark on the Charlbury to Ascott-under-Wychwood loop for a difficult 13.5-mile (21.7 km) hike through the diverse Cotswolds landscape. You will gain about 725 feet (221 metres) in elevation over approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes, traversing rolling hills, expansive meadows, and ancient woodlands. Expect a mix of surfaces, from…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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8.30 km

Swan Inn

Highlight • Pub

Pub with a very nice beer garden and outdoor seating.

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8.32 km

Ascott-under-Wychwood Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Ascott-under-Wychwood is a beautiful and historic village in the Evenlode Valley.

On the village green stands a chestnut tree and a bench in memorial to the 16 local women, known …

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9.50 km

Kingstanding Farm Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Enjoy this beautiful section of walking through a mosaic of farmland not too far from Ascott-under-Wychwood. You'll be delighted by visions of ploughed fields and the Cotswolds farmers going about their day.

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14.6 km

Wychwood Forest

Highlight • Forest

A former medieval royal hunting ground that covered most of western Oxfordshire. The majority of this section of the forest is on private land, but a well way marked path enables the walker to traverse the woodland.

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21.7 km

Charlbury railway station

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled on the banks of the River Evenlode, Charlbury is a picturesque market town. Its welcoming atmosphere, beautiful surrounding countryside and a number of pubs and tea rooms make it …

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21.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.86 km

5.53 km

5.04 km

2.37 km

2.04 km

879 m

Surfaces

9.65 km

5.75 km

5.01 km

879 m

318 m

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Charlbury to Ascott-under-Wychwood loop — The Cotswolds

Swan Inn

Ascott-under-Wychwood Village

Kingstanding Farm Track

Wychwood Forest

Charlbury railway station

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