During lockdown, many people have found being out in the natural environment a lifeline. Some people have trodden routes that are old favourites, some have found new ones.
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Ever wondered about the science behind why walking is good for you. Click on this article written by local GP, Deborah Waller, to learn more.
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Most people would agree that our accessible green spaces have been more important than ever.
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We are extremely lucky in this parish to have 56 Public Rights of Way, many of which loop into incredible walks - both short and long.
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Gordon Stokes has put together a few of these looped walks - we hope you try them and enjoy them.
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Botley Health Walks have begun, is it time to start up Cumnor Health Walks? Let us know if you would be interested in this...
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The Cumnor Walking Wheel
Click here for the CumnorF4F Map with Highlighted Walks
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Walk 1 - Farmoor View
Walk 2 - Bear to Greyhound
Walk 3 - Bablock Hythe & Farmoor
Walk 4 - Farmoor Loop
Walk 5 - Hurst Loop
Walk 6 - Besselsleigh Loop
Walk 7 - Eaton Loop
Walk 8 - Farmoor Reservoir
Oxfordshire County Council publishes an interactive countryside access map. This has the most up to date, comprehensive Public Rights of Way (PRoW) across Oxfordshire.
SlowWays
A new website promoting longer distance walks has recently been launched. The site is called 'SlowWays' and aims to connect walking routes across the UK.
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There are currently over 7,000 Slow Ways. This unique network of routes was drafted online by volunteers during the Spring 2020 lockdown.
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You can find out more here https://beta.slowways.org
Botley Health Walks
Botley Health Routes have started! The first one was Tuesday 21st June 2021. Meet at 11am outside Botley Library for a guided socially distanced walk.
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The walking group will meet every Tuesday at the same time and location.
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Simply by spending time in nature you can reduce anxiety and improve your mood. Physical activity including walking can reduce your risk of diabetes by 35-50%, depression and dementia by 20-30% and cardiovascular diseases by 20-35%.
