Thursday, 12th February, 2026 – Start: 9:30 am

CNL60 - Early Invaders!

Join this easy, almost level, walk to see how early invaders - from Romans to Saxons - left their mark in the Cotswolds! A great walk for winter with good paths and some road walking.

CNL60 - Early Invaders!

Photo: Chris Eaton

Distance

10 miles / 16.09 km

Duration

5 hours

Difficulty

Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness

Shape

Figure of 8

Please note 9.30am start

Route description

The figure of eight route passes through beautiful woodland as it winds from Leafield towards Ramsden. We tread a Roman Road and a Saxon boundary, giving an opportunity to find out about Roman activity in this part of the Cotswolds.

Please bring refreshments for a coffee stop and lunch.

CNL60
Join the celebration in 2026 for the 60th year of the official designation of the Cotswolds as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This walk is one of a series of special walks aiming to connect people with hands-on opportunities to explore and understand the Special Qualities of the landscape, which are integral to its protected status.

 

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: Chris and Aileen Eaton

Start

Address

Leafield Village Hall, Lower End, Leafield, Witney, UK
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OS Grid Ref

SP320154

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