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Oxford to Cambridge Varsity March

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, 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