Oxford Connect Social Group

Join us for a 7.5 km circular walk near Oxford, Oxfordshire. This is a moderately challenging route and takes approximately 2 hours at a relaxed pace.
We’ll begin our walk in the beautiful Oxford University Parks, a spacious green oasis just northeast of the city centre and a perfect starting point—especially for those keen to discover some of Oxford’s lesser-known corners.
From the parks, we’ll head east across nearby fields and pass through the village of Marston, enjoying open countryside and peaceful riverside views along the way. Our route then brings us to the Victoria Arms, a charming riverside pub, where we’ll stop for a relaxed break and a chance to recharge.
After our stop, we’ll follow the banks of the River Cherwell back towards University Parks, completing the loop and finishing where we started.
The walk offers a lovely mix of green spaces, quiet paths, and scenic views. Please note that some sections can be uneven or muddy in wet weather, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

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### ⏰ Meeting details

• Start time: 1:30 PM
• Meeting point: Main entrance of Oxford University Parks, by the Crêpe O Mania crêpe van
• Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time

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### 🚗 Parking information

• Paid on-street parking (maximum stay 3 hours) is available on Norham Gardens and surrounding roads
• Westgate Car Park is another option, around a 15-minute walk away (parking charges apply)

# 🎶 Indie Disco at Tap Social Movement 🍻💃

Fancy a night of great indie music, drinks and good company?
Come and join us at Tap Social Movement for a fantastic Indie Disco with DJ Dom, fresh from DJing at Alex James's Big Feastival!
Expect four hours of indie classics and Britpop favourites, from Blondie and The Smiths to The Stone Roses, The La's and The Libertines — basically, all killer, no filler! 🎶
📅 Saturday 12th September
⏰ I'll be there from around 7:30pm
🎵 Music starts at 8:00pm
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
I'll be upstairs from around 7:30pm, so come and meet me there before the music starts. We can grab a drink, have a chat and get ready for the evening.
🍕 Sourdough pizzas will also be available until around 10:30pm.
Whether you're a big indie fan or just fancy a relaxed Saturday night with good music and good company, come along and join us!
Everyone is welcome — come for the whole evening or just pop in for a while. 🎶🍻

# 🌿 Hen Wood, Boars Hill & Chiswell Valley Circular Walk

Join us for a lovely 11 km circular walk just outside Oxford, taking in woodland, open countryside, nature reserves and beautiful views across the surrounding area.
📅 Date: Saturday 3rd October
⏰ Start: 1:30pm sharp
📍 Meeting point: Louie Memorial Fields, Arnolds Way , Oxford OX2 9JE · Oxford- free
🥾 Distance: Approximately 11 km
⏱️ Walking duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
☕ Finish: Around 5:00 pm, including a stop at Hinksey Heights Golf Club for a drink
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so we can get everyone organised and set off promptly at 1:30pm sharp.

### 🥾 The Walk

Starting from North Hinksey, we'll head through the surrounding fields and woodland before making our way up Pickett’s Heath and Boars Hill.
We'll then cross Chilswell Fields and continue through Chiswell Valley, a beautiful nature reserve, before making our way around Hinksey Heights Golf Course and through Hinksey Heights Nature Park.
We'll finish the walk with a well-earned drink at Hinksey Heights Golf Club.

### 🌳 What to expect

• 🌿 11 km of beautiful Oxfordshire countryside
• 🌳 Woodland, fields and nature reserves
• 🌄 Lovely views around Boars Hill
• 🥾 A mixture of paths, tracks and country lanes
• 💦 Some potentially muddy sections after rain

🥾 Please wear suitable walking shoes or boots, particularly if the weather has been wet.
☕ We'll stop at Hinksey Heights Golf Club for a drink, so the overall finish time is expected to be around 5:00–5:15pm.
Come along for a relaxed afternoon walk, enjoy the countryside and meet some great people along the way!
Everyone is welcome!