Noke Village – Wetlands Watch Hide loop from Islip

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Noke Village – Wetlands Watch Hide loop from Islip

Moderate

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Noke Village – Wetlands Watch Hide loop from Islip

04:50

18.4km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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872 m

Islip Village

Highlight • Settlement

Located where the River Ray meets the River Cherwell, Islip is an attractive little village. Once an important stop on the coach road between London and Worcester, at its height …

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3.74 km

Noke Village

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the 'seven towns' of picturesque Otmoor, Noke is a small village in Oxfordshire. Its name derives from the old English for 'at the oak tree', hinting at its …

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6.15 km

Wetlands Watch Hide

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Wetlands Watch lookout and viewing screens are especially great to visit in the autumn and winter months when large numbers of wildfowl and waders are spotted on the floodplains.

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9.09 km

Abingdon Arms Pub and Garden View

Highlight • Restaurant

Amazing views from the back garden. There’s a good selection of local beers, tea and coffee, but it’s more sit-down food than sarnies on the fly.

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9.31 km

Commanding a high perch above the plain of Otmoor, Beckley is a wonderfully picturesque village. Its honey-hued brickwork and the scenic splendour of the surrounding countryside make Beckley a rural …

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9.32 km

St. Mary’s Church, Beckley

Highlight • Religious Site

This pretty church has Norman origins although it was almost entirely rebuilt in the 14th and 15th centuries. Its churchyard is historic and peaceful, while the interior of the church has centuries-old paintings and impressive stained glass windows.

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