When? June 22nd/23rd
Who? A group of fellow walkers led by the incredible Izzy (Isabel)
What? An 81 mile/131km walk from Oxford to Cambridge
Why? The group is raising money for Oxford Gatehouse. If you would like to donate, the link to the Just Giving page will be posted here soon.
How do I join in? If you are keen to join, do get in touch with the respective organisers (see below). This event is open to everyone. If you are new to long distance walking, you are most welcome.
Please see below for details about the training walks.
Even if you won’t be joining the varsity march, you are most welcome to join the training!
Training walks:
- Saturday 25th May- High Wycombe
- Sunday 2nd June- Oxford
- Saturday 8th to Sunday 9th June- Stratford upon Avon
- Weekend of 15th/16th June
Saturday, May 25th – meet at 7pm, Oxford train station
Please contact christopher.irving@keble.ox.ac.uk if you have any queries or suggestions
There will be a circular walk about the Chiltern Hundreds. It will start and end at High Wycombe, see (www.plotaroute.com/route/836960) for an approximate route.
The walk will be around 50km (31mi) with 650m (2200ft) elevation, mostly following Shakespeare’s way towards Gerrands Cross and back along the Chiltern way.
Meet at 7:00am at the Oxford train station for the 7:10am train to High Wycombe (£6.60 return with railcard).
As usual, bring lots of food & water along with waterproof gear, walking shoes and sunblock.
Sunday, June 2nd – 50km around Oxford
Please contact isabel.creed@seh.ox.ac.uk if you have any queries
Saturday/Sunday, June 8/9th – training weekend
Please contact isabel.creed@seh.ox.ac.uk with any queries or to sign up for the weekend.
It would be great if as many people interested in doing varsity could attend this as possible.
The plan is to get a train from Oxford to Stratford upon Avon. Then walk from Stratford upon Avon to Banbury, have a BBQ and stay overnight at Izzy’s parent’s house. Then on the second day, walk from Banbury to Oxford along the canal.
Please send Izzy (Isabel) an email to sign up and let her know of any dietary requirements.
June 15/16th – short, final training walk
Please contact isabel.creed@seh.ox.ac.uk if you have any queries