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About Local Walks

During term time the Walking Club generally organises a Local Walk every weekend. All you need to do is turn up on the day and enjoy a good day out! The walks either start in Oxford or use public transport to get to the starting point and there is no need to book your place in advance. Non-members are also free to turn up, so bring friends along to meet other walking club members.

Please read carefully the list below of what to bring. On Local Walks we might not turn you away if you are ill-equipped (unlike on Club Trips, where we really would do so), but it could affect your enjoyment of the walk.

For important Oxford meeting points, see the map and descriptions of meeting places. When you get to the meeting place, just look for someone wearing walking gear and a rucksack! Please try to arrive by the stated time – we may be able to save money by buying a group ticket, and we cannot wait for you if you are late.

The distances given are approximate. Because public transport is unreliable or the group may miss a connection or be delayed on the walk, the return times given are only estimates.

We are always looking for new local walk leaders. If you are interested in leading a walk next term, please contact the Archivist (). We only require that you have been on a local walk or club trip in the past. You are free to plan your own route, but the club is also happy to plan one for you to lead!


Things to bring / wear


A note regarding first aid. The leader will bring a basic first aid kit, (but no medication). Please tell the leader in confidence if you have any relevant medical condition. Please be aware that on Local Walks (unlike on Club Trips) the walk leader is not necessarily first aid trained, though in practice often is.