This is a delightful walk, with wonderful views to the west along the latter sections of the walk (assuming you do the walk in a clock-wise direction).

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The walk is best undertaken in the drier months as some of the footpaths can be little more than linear ponds in the winter.

On the whole this is a well marked out and easy route to walk, but it is advisable to take a copy of an OS map with you as there are some sections that are not that clear. In particular:

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Getting through Charlbury:

After leaving the station walk towards Charlbury town centre. You will pass The Bell (on your right). At the top of the hill the Rose and Crown will be on your left and The Bull in front of you, turn left. Follow this road down the hill and out of town until it turns to the right beside a small triangle of grass, with a bench, three trees and a dog poo bin. Veer to the left of the grassy area and continue down the lane. This is known as Water Lane and is well named in the wet months.

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Getting through Spelsbury:

When approaching Spelsbury follow your nose to Church Lane. At the top of the lane you will find a large canopied water fountain which used to be the main supply of fresh water for the community. The fountain was built around 1855 as a memorial to The Hon. Constantine, son of the 13th Viscount Dillon who drowned aged 40 while fording a flooded river in New Zealand. Continue on passed the fountain along the main road, diverting behind the alms houses when the pavement stops, and on until you see a road to the right going towards Taston. Follow this and turn immediately right down a lane. Near the bottom of the lane turn left into another lane and follow the footpath.

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Approaching Charlbury:

As you get back towards Charlbury you will cross a series of fields where the line of the footpath is very unclear. Follow a south-westerly direction heading for the south-west corner of the fields.  You should eventually come across a well defined path that will take you back into Charlbury (good luck!).

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