Walking - The Peacock Country Hotel in Oxfordshire

Walking

The Chilterns area has an abundance of natural beauty featuring magnificent countryside, hills, woodlands and picturesque villages. The Chilterns stretches from Oxfordshire in the Thames Valley through Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire to Hitchin in Hertfordshire.

 

The Phoenix Trail

The Phoenix Trail is between Princes Risborough and Thame on National Cycle Network Route 57, just 10 minutes via car from The Peacock Country Inn.

The trail features some wonderful artworks, red kites, impressive birds of prey, railway heritage and magnificent views of Chiltern Hills. Enjoy the fresh air and natural beauty with your family, friends or loved ones all year round. The Phoenix Trail has something to suit everyone of all ages.  The path is a flat, well-surfaced, which is ideal for wheelchairs and pushchairs. The first 2.5 miles of Thame are surfaced with tarmac and the remainder with compacted limestone dust. There’s also seating every 500 metres.

* Please note, wheelchairs may experience difficulty with the access ramps at Towersey Halt and B4009.

Download the Phoenix Trail routes below

The Ridgeway Path

If you are passionate about walking, historic landmarks, the British countryside, wildlife and traditional country pubs, then The Ridgeway Path could provide you with a delightful challenge.

Located in the South of England, the path is an ancient chalk ridge route that has been in use for over 4,000 years. It was said to be Britain’s oldest road, taking people 87 miles from Avebury in Wiltshire, to Ivanhoe Beacon on the Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire border.

The Icknield Way Trail

The Icknield Way is a route for walkers, horse riders and off-road cyclists. Crossing six counties, this trail is a 170 mile (274 km) route linking the Peddars Way National Trail in Suffolk with the Ridgeway National Trail in Buckinghamshire, which in turn links with the Wessex Ridgeway.

The Peacock Country Inn are always happy to welcome tired walkers, horse-riders as well as cyclists, providing refreshment and stay. We offer additional services such as dropping you back at the path or preparing a packed lunch when booking your accommodation.

Chiltern Heritage Trail

This is a 52-mile route through the heart of the Chilterns.

Wendover Woods and All Ability Trails

These woods and trails are signposted for walkers. Some are suitable for people with disabilities too