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I am lucky enough to live in this postcard picturesque area on the edge of the famous Cotswolds region. It's easily reached from Oxford city- where I happen to be an experienced tour guide too. So if you book a tour with me, not only can I tell you lots about the Cotswolds heritage but also its connections to Oxford and eg the famous Oxford pre Raphaelite artists such as William Morris who lived in this region. On the tour, I will also introduce the historical monuments which we'll visit such a Roman villa & the ruins of a medieval manor house.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You have two options how to meet me as follows: You can either meet me at my default pick up point which is outside Long Hanborough train station, OX29 or you can arrange for additional cost added on to have a taxi booked to collect you from your hotel. If you opt for a taxi pick up, I will book the taxi for you but you will need to pay the taxi driver yourself when you get the taxi. Hanborough is the very first train stop, 9 minutes train from Oxford on the Cotswolds train line which runs through eg Moreton in Marsh and continues to Hereford direction. Trains depart on this line every hour or half hour. When you book the tour, I will inform you of the departure and arrival time to catch the train from Oxford to meet me at Long Hanborough.
Default meeting point is outside Long Hanborough train station.
The walking tour finishes in Burford village. Burford has either a bus service taking about 90 minutes and departing hourly to Oxford. Burford also has taxi services and some other bus services to other regional towns or villages which I can assist you to check schedule.
Itinerary
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1
This is one of the largest sites for a Roman villa and farm in Britain and they estimate hundred of people worked here. You can see some of the underground heating system and some minor walls standing. This is our first scheduled stop and it is about 3.5 miles from start point so it should take about an hour to walk there. If you wish to pack a picnic, you could decide to stop here for lunch stop but otherwise we will continue to any of the following stops to buy lunch in a pub or cafe. If folks wish to stop here
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We start the tour in Long Hanborough and we walk through the village to access a walking path through meadows and woods before then turning back onto a country lane to walk to North Leigh Roman villa. If you wish to, option to visit the local supermarket or pub to buy drinks or food to take with you on the walk.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We pass through this pretty village on our route. This village has a pub so there is option to stop here for drink or lunch too.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We pass through this very scenic village which has lots of quaint cottages using Cotswolds stone.
Admission ticket free -
3Minster Lovell
Very scenic 'upmarket' village with quaint cottages and roses plus streams through village. We will also stop to visit Minster Lovell manor which are medieval ruins. Option to stop for lunch or drinks here too.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4
A curious chapel and one of the oldest and most rustic churches in England, set slightly up from the hamlet in the meadows. It's normally always open for walkers to stop by and see its interior. Nice and cool on a hot day to stop here!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Swinbrook
This is possibly one of the most pretty local hamlet villages. Possible rest stop but no facilities here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Burford
Burford is one of the most famous villages in the Cotswolds. Its main high street is actually quite high as it goes up a slope. The shops and buildings are nearly all postcard pretty and there are many shops and cafes here. Our tour finishes in Burford and from Burford, we can help you catch a bus back to where you need to go or book a taxi to collect you (taxi or bus fare is not included in the tour). If you wish to stay the night in Burford, then I can suggest places to stay too.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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