The second half has more on-road walking - from Little Tew to Heythrop, where it's on-road it's very quiet, but the last two kilometres are along the A44 into Chipping Norton....

Martin McGovern

I completed this walk today, setting out from the handsome village of Deddington. The finest stretch lies between Deddington and Bodicote, where the countryside rolls pleasingly and the path feels purposeful. From the river, the path climbs steadily through farmland and along an old tree-lined way before delivering you to the A4260. After admiring a few more thatched cottages, the route climbs Green Hill and continues on to Bodicote....

Steve Litchfield

I can confirm that the previous reviewer was correctly informed - just south of Fulwell, the route enters private property. See the picture I've attached....

Martin McGovern

I don't have direct experience of BanDed one, but I liked the fact that this route avoids main roads in Banbury itself....

Martin McGovern

A route of two halves: the first half a picturesque ramble through rolling countryside between the villages of Deddington and Bodicote; the second half a walk into the heart of Banbury along the main Oxford Road before weaving through Victorian terraces and town houses into the town centre....

Ian T

Very muddy and boggy in places, warnings of closed bridges which were easily passable, and no warnings of missing bridges but it doesn't stop me giving it a full five stars as all easily overcome challenges. Leaving Hook Norton you pass by the route of the old Banbury to Cheltenham railway, and the pillar remains of a viaduct which are apparently known as 'Oxfordshire's Pyramids'. At the church in Wigginton, we were met with a 'Bridge Closed' sign (photo 6) which warns that a footbridge closer to South Newington was in disrepair and should not be attempted. I thought to myself that if the bridge was that bad, then at the worst i'd have to retrace my steps and take the alternative longer route that involved a road - which I didn't want to do....

Steve Litchfield

Earlier reviews pointed out that the section adjacent to the M40 is quite noisy....

Martin McGovern

Compared to a number of other nearby Slow Ways, I got the feeling of remoteness - the more overgrown, but still passable, sections along the canal path were a haven for blue-black dragonflies when I walked it, and I heard a number of cuckoos. Tricky turns - from Deddington, at Somerton go under the rail bridge -there is a footpath sign off to your right, , but it's well hidden - look for the steps, and you'll spot the signpost. As you cross the railway and then the canal at Somerton Crossing, you are (unsurprisingly) on a bridge - you can look down to the canal path away to your left but there's no obvious way down....

Martin McGovern

The One section I didnt like was walking near the M40, the noise drowned out my auido book :-(....

Tnarg

Nice walk from Deddington to Banbury. Especially lovely between Deddington and Adderbury. If walking with dogs you will have to lift less spritely ones over a couple of stile as one field contains well fenced-in sheep....

John

Ardley to Bicester is a bit more functional, Motorway noise, and walking through Bicester, but no way of avoiding that....

John

I haven't walked this route but we have heard that the section between Ditchley Estate and Fulwell is not a public right of way. Unfortunately I don't have information on the exact location but wanted you to be aware if you're looking to test walk and review the route. If you create a Chaded two as a result please let me know by commenting on this review....

Slow Ways Cristie

Firstly, eastward of Middle Aston Lane, on the road to Grange Farm (SP479278), the route turns southward but there's no sign to indicate that there's a path. Finally, not long after that, at SP492243, the route moves from the southeastward footpath to the southward bridleway....

Martin McGovern

We walked this route starting from Bicester, and found it very much a route of two parts....

swebbews

The footpath to Wigginton west of South Newington had been closed by Oxfordshire CC due to the poor condition of the boardwalk, but alternative routes to Wigginton were possible using paths to the north, or by walking along the Wigginton Road....

swebbews

An easy to follow route with not too much on road. What there is appears quiet....

Hal

Easy walking, well used routes, very little mud and plenty to see. Access to public transport and facilities good. A couple of missing signposts, but easy enough to work out....

Sally Cullimore

A more scenic option would be to walk from Bodicote to Bloxham Grove Farm and follow the footpath to Adderbury from there....

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