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Watlington Chalk Pits – The Icknield Way loop from Aston Rowant Nature Reserve

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Watlington Chalk Pits – The Icknield Way loop from Aston Rowant Nature Reserve

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Watlington Chalk Pits – The Icknield Way loop from Aston Rowant Nature Reserve

01:13

10.5km

230m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

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2.06 km

View of Shirburn Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Absolutely beautiful views in this area - long slow slopes up and down everywhere, and so green and grassy!

Shirburn Hill is an entire escarpment area (the hill itself is …

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2.92 km

Station Road to Shirburn Hill Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Very lovely footpath that mostly follows the edge of the wood. Has good views out across the valley opposite.

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6.69 km

Watlington Chalk Pits

Highlight • Viewpoint

The route is long and there are lots to explore over 50 miles. Some is suitable for bikes, all for walkers.

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6.72 km

The Icknield Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Section from Watlington towards M40 is very easy walking and looks good for cycling

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9.35 km

The Ridgeway

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Wide path byway that is pretty flat. Quite muddy in parts in the winter but generally great for running along.

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10.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.81 km

1.41 km

519 m

359 m

230 m

Surfaces

6.37 km

2.02 km

1.25 km

320 m

193 m

178 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 28 May

23°C

13°C

33 %

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Watlington Chalk Pits – The Icknield Way loop from Aston Rowant Nature Reserve

View of Shirburn Hill

Station Road to Shirburn Hill Path

Watlington Chalk Pits

The Icknield Way

The Ridgeway

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