Section 2 of 7, Oxfordshire Way
Shipton-under-Wychwood to Stonesfield
9.8 miles (15.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 279 181. Finish: SP 393 169. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 180 m of climbing and 160 m of descent; highest point 135 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Shipton-under-Wychwood.
- Station
- Shipton, 570 m from the start. Directions SP 281 186
- Bus stops
- High Street, 210 m from the start. Directions SP 277 180Gas Lane, 360 m from the start. Directions SP 279 177
- Car parks
- Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions SP 278 182Car park, 250 m from the start. Directions SP 278 184Car park, 320 m from the start. Directions SP 278 178
Getting back
The section finishes at Stonesfield. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Prospect Close, 260 m from the finish. Directions SP 394 171Combe Road, 340 m from the finish. Directions SP 397 170
Planning the Oxfordshire Way
- The guidebook: The Oxfordshire Way (CPRE Oxfordshire).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 29%, paved or flagged 26%, gravel and tracks 5%; the rest (40%) isn't recorded.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 20 gates.
Steepest climb: about 27 m in a kilometre (1 in 37), starting 6.4 miles in.
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