Nettlebed South Circular, 10.5 miles, moderate

This 10.5 mile circular walk from Nettlebed takes us past Greys Court (National Trust) through Kingwood Common past Stoke Row then back into Nettlebed.

This walk will be led by Alex.

Please see our website for more information about the group.

Pace: medium. Ascent: 257m.

Walk details

We start our walk in Nettlebed which, from medieval times up until the 20th century, was the major centre for brick, tile and pottery manufacture in Oxfordshire. Heading towards Greys Court, now owned by the National Trust, we then make our way to Kingwood Common and on to Stoke Row – home of the “Maharajah's Well”, which we won’t be visiting on this occasion but is well worth a visit if you’re ever in the area again. To finish our walk we head to English Farm, home to some very impressive English Longhorns, before turning east to head back to Nettlebed.

Travel details

By public transport

From Reading: train (09:23, changing in Twyford) or bus (800 from Friar Street at 09:00) to Henley-on-Thames, then the 23 bus at 10:15 (from either Hart St or Bell St) to Nettlebed, The Green.

From Didcot Parkway: take the 33 bus at 09:03, then change to the 23 bus at Wallingford, The Market Place.

By car

On street parking surrounding the bus shelter – please park legally and considerately. RG9 5AX.

Notes

• Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.
• It might be muddy – please wear suitable footwear.
• Please contact the leader directly if you are delayed on the day or can't find the group (find contact details on our website). We are unlikely to respond to Meetup comments or messages sent on the day of the walk in enough time to be helpful.