Distance - 16.5 Miles
Geocaches - 6
Walk Start - Chipping Norton
Walk End - Woodstock
So, this seemed a good idea.
- Despite extensive walking in the Cotswolds, I've never really been to Chipping Norton.
- It has a Premier Inn.
- On my ever growing "To Do" list is a 16 mile walk along the length of the River Glyme - from Chipping Norton to Woodstock.
- Both locations have Good Beer Guide 2021 recommendation. A publication that arrived on Friday and following Saturday's Boris Bulletin, can be promptly be thrown in the bin.
- The Premier Inn, when booked in advance, was £33.
- It was booked in advance.
- Before I had chance to see the weather report.
The Winner of the "2020 Langdale Walk in Adverse Conditions" goes to the River Glyme.
The rain was beyond biblical. The Wind enough to frequently make Berghaus Deluge Overtrousers go half mast.
On another day, this could have been a pleasant day out. Its easy walking along the river and although not specifically signposted, navigation is easy.
Potential highlights;
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| First civilisation at Lidstone - 3.5 Miles in |
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| Could see no sign of life at the Crown, Church Enstone - at 12:30pm |
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| Exotic River Glyme Wildlife |
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| Coppiced Trees before Radfordbridge |
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| Walking right through Kiddington Halls Capability Brown Parkland. |
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| Four hours of soaking and the sun appears |
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| Autumn walk through Glympton Woodland |
It was a battle.
After 16 Miles, I was so grateful that a Good Beer Guide 2021 Pub has been built over the River Glyme at Woodstock that I forgot that there is another in the village.
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| Black Prince - from a Bridge over the Glyme |
The Black Prince is a bit of a stalwart of the Good Beer Guides - being an ever present in the last five editions. Carrying just two handpulls, I was offered a taster of both, before I make a decision that could rescue the day. No need to try the Tribute but a first taste of Chadlington Oxford Blue convinced me to go locALE.
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| Pub Interior on the last Saturday before Lock down 2 |
Entertainment wise, I determined that the one way system added another 1/4 mile onto my journey to get to the loos and got confused by the times of the S3 bus.
The only people that understand public transport are the old and that is because they have lived a long, long time. Google - and the Stagecoach Website - correctly identify that the S3 goes every 30 minutes.
To two different locations - Charlbury and Chipping Norton.
It was the kind of day where I made it to the Farm End bus top with 2 minutes to spare. Just before the Charlbury bus came along.
The Crown Inn will have to wait for another day. I've loitering at a bus stop to do.
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