Walks you can reach from King's Sutton by train
Northamptonshire · East Midlands of England | Walks by foot
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Banbury Station Circular via Milton Church (Northamptonshire)
5m direct from King's Sutton.
17km.
Gentle farmland, fields, wooded boundaries, villages, quiet lanes, and canal. Map reading required.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Oxford Station Circular via Port Meadow (Oxfordshire)
30m direct from King's Sutton.
15km. Flat terrain. 4h–6h30.
Flat riverside towpaths, water meadows, canal towpath, Oxford city streets, college lanes, and historic squares. Can be flooded.
Highlights: Pitt Rivers Museum and Oxford.
Lunch stops in Wolvercote (1h–2h in): the Trout Inn, Godstow, or the Jacob's Inn. Other lunch stops: the Perch (30m–1h in), or the Anchor (2h–3h30 in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Lamb & Flag, Oxford, the Red Lion, the Turf Tavern, the Bear, the Crown, the Royal Blenheim, the Castle Pub, or the Jolly Farmers.
Radley Station to Oxford Station (Berkshire)
30m direct from King's Sutton.
Easy: 11km, flat terrain. 3h.
Riverside path and flat and easy-going; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy; Sections prone to flooding after heavy rain.
Documented by Railwalks — download GPX route
Haddenham and Thame Parkway Station Circular via Brill (Buckinghamshire)
30m direct from King's Sutton.
27km. 6h30.
Rolling arable farmland, hilltop villages, hayfields, meadows, pastures, and far-reaching panoramic views. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Haddenham and Thame Parkway Station to Aylesbury Station (Buckinghamshire)
30m direct from King's Sutton.
23km. 5h.
Flat Thame Valley farmland, tranquil hamlets, pastures, community woodland, and stately mansion grounds.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Haddenham and Thame Parkway Station to Aylesbury Vale Parkway Station (Buckinghamshire)
30m direct from King's Sutton.
19km.
Thame Valley floodplain, energetic climbs, open vistas, Rothschild estate parkland, and tree-lined avenue.
An alternative variant of Haddenham to Aylesbury via Waddesdon – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Leamington Spa Station Circular (Warwickshire)
30m direct from King's Sutton.
11km. 4h.
Spa town, Grand Union Canal towpath, River Leam, local nature reserve, country park, open fields, and village paths. Can be muddy.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Henley-in-Arden Station to Warwick Station (Warwickshire)
30m direct from King's Sutton.
17km.
Impressively deep cutting (canal near Hatton). Warwickshire countryside and Grand Union Canal towpath; gently wooded. Medieval market town of Henley-in-Arden founded 13th century; Warwick is Warwickshire's county town. Route traverses remnants of Forest of Arden with ancient hedgerows from 16th century. Path can be churned up and muddy; M40 motorway traffic; traffic on country lanes.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Lapworth Station to Warwick Station (Warwickshire)
30m direct from King's Sutton.
14km.
Impressive deep cutting (Shrewley). Warwickshire countryside along the Grand Union Canal towpath. Warwick Castle founded 1068; transformed to stately home by Fulke Greville in early 17th century. Grand Union Canal modernised extensively in 1930s. No towpath through Shrewley Tunnel — alternative route via village required.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Dorridge Station to Warwick Station (Warwickshire)
30m direct from King's Sutton.
20km.
Impressively deep cutting. Primarily along Grand Union Canal towpath. Warwick is the county town of Warwickshire, home to the Collegiate Church of St Mary with its 40-metre tower. The Great Fire of 1693 destroyed much of the town. Muddy field conditions possible; infrequent train service from Warwick.
Documented by Walk Midlands — download GPX route
Warwick Station Circular (Warwickshire)
30m direct from King's Sutton.
12km. 4h.
Historic market town, River Avon, Grand Union Canal towpath, open fields, racecourse, golf course, and woodland. Can be muddy.
Documented by Heart Rail Trails.
Stratford-upon-Avon Station to Warwick Parkway Station (Warwickshire)
30m direct from King's Sutton.
17km. Moderate ascents. 4h30.
Riverside path with fields and with moderate climbs.