East IlsleyDidcot

Easdid one
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Distance

12km/7mi

Ascent

147m

Descent

90m

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting East Ilsley and Didcot.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting East Ilsley and Didcot.

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East Ilsley
Grid Ref SU4930081170
Lat / Lon 51.52730° / -1.29072°
Easting / Northing 449,300E / 181,170N
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Didcot
Grid Ref SU5251690502
Lat / Lon 51.61091° / -1.24298°
Easting / Northing 452,516E / 190,502N
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Easdid One's land is

Arable 62.2%
Pasture 1.3%
Urban 36.5%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

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Ursula

01 Dec 2021 Autumn

A lovely route starting with a couple of gentle downland hills and then a flat finish through fields, villages and a few residential streets into Didcot. On the first section (which is the same as Easdid Two) you are surrounded by lovely views of the Downs followed by views over to Blewbury and the Wittenham Clumps. On the second section I enjoyed a wander round the pretty village of East Hagbourne before continuing on the route.

Starting in East Ilsley the route initially climbs up to the Ridgeway on a grassy track (Photo 1) before crossing the gallops (Photo 2 & 3) and descending down to join a no-through road at Churn Farm. There is no pavement but plenty of space on the verge to avoid the occasional car or farm vehicle (Photo 4). The route then gently climbs on a track between the fields (Photo 5) before dropping down through woodland to Upton (Photo 6).

At Upton, the route emerges onto the A417 road just up from the George and Dragon pub. The route continues almost directly across the road down a narrow signed footpath between two fences (Photo 7). Take care when crossing as there is no pavement, the road can be quite busy and visibility is not great. If you want to visit the pub (or avoid crossing here) then better to use the track on the left before reaching the A417 which emerges slightly further down the road. There is a pavement here and a second footpath opposite to re-join the route through the village to the small church.

From behind the church the route continues across some fields (Photos 8 & 9). These were quite firm underfoot when I walked but could get muddy in wetter weather. There are no stiles but a couple of narrow wooden bridge crossings with gates (Photo 10). A footpath then leads into the pretty village of East Hagbourne via the churchyard (Photos 11 & 12). There is a pub and a community shop within easy reach of the route.

From East Hagbourne, the route winds through alleys (Photo 13) to join the railway path briefly before leaving it on the outer edge of Didcot to follow a few mostly residential streets to arrive at Didcot station.


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