Waterperry – Beckley

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Getting there from Aylesbury – (Approx 20 miles): From Aylesbury follow A418 to Junction 8A on the M40, and then the A40 and the B4027 Wheatley Road through Forest Hill and Stanton St John. After Stanton St John take the second right turn into New Inn Road.  After about half a mile turn right past the church into Beckley, and the Abingdon Arms can be found in the village High Street.

 Getting There from Oxford : (Approx 8 miles): From Oxford head out on the London Road to the Headington Roundabout. Go straight across the roundabout & take the Bayswater Road out past Oxford crematorium. At the next junction turn left on to the B4027 and first right into New Inn Road. After about half a mile turn right past the church into Beckley, and the Abingdon Arms can be found in the village High Street.

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Ridgeway and Vale Expeditions Walkers’ Code

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[li_item icon=””]Walks will normally take place on the second Sunday in the month. In some months, where there is an overriding event, the day may be changed.[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]It helps the Organiser to know who is intending to turn up. Please make contact beforehand. [/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Grades of Walk are – Leisurely,   Moderate,   and Strenuous. If you are new to the group and to walking, start with a walk graded “Leisurely”, and build up. [/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Walkers are reminded that they attend walks at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety. Make sure you bring the appropriate gear for the conditions and adequate food and drink. Also make sure you have your medication and blood sugar meter handy. Especially on long walks, carry emergency provisions. [/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]A First Aid kit and additional glucose will be carried by an experienced member of the group. Please check your blood sugar at intervals on a walk.[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Follow the Country Code. Respect, protect and enjoy the countryside. Take home your rubbish and bury any human waste. [/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Walks Leaders are responsible for keeping the group together and path finding. Please do not go ahead of the Leader. Always inform the Leader or back marker if you wish to leave the walk, however briefly. Always inform the Leader if you are feeling hypoglaecemic or if you believe another member of the group’s blood sugar is low. [/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]On public roads, take great care to walk in single file, facing oncoming traffic unless advised to do otherwise by the Leader.[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Dogs will be allowed on walks at the discretion of the Leader. Please keep them on leads when there is stock about or on roads.[/li_item]
[li_item icon=””]Remove or cover up muddy boots when entering a pub or tearoom. Do not consume your own food or drink on the premises, including the garden without permission. (If you enter a pub to use the toilet, buy a drink.) [/li_item]
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