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Boundary Walk – January 2016

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Boundary Walk
Somebody counted over 81 participants in the beating the bounds walk round Abingdon this morning – more than last year. The walk begins on the Market Place. Then follows – as closely as possible – the 1556 Abingdon Borough boundary. In places old geographical features are no longer recognisable so there is some guesswork.
Boundary Walk
A photographer from the Oxford Mail was there to cover the beginning of the walk.
Boundary Walk
The walk then followed the Ock Valley to the Ock Bridge. A willow had split in two covering the path. There have been strong winds recently, and so there was a short diversion.
Boundary Walk
Participants had to go out of the way on Marcham Road where the traffic lights have been moved.
Boundary Walk
At every stop the town crier rang his bell, and Penny Clover, who was leading the walk, told us something about the history of the place where we stood.

Christian Aid New Year walk 2016

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Christian Aid New Year walk
The Church in Abingdon, Christian Aid New Year walk began this morning at 10 am from Abingdon Baptist Church/35 Ock Street. There were about 60 participants.
Christian Aid New Year walk
The route was to include the Sustrans Path towards Radley, Radley Lakes, Radley College and Lodge Hill with a refreshment stop at Radley Church Hall. The first 2 pictures shows participants leaving Abingdon Baptist Church.
Christian Aid New Year walk
The next 2 pictures shows participants passing Abingdon County Hall.
Christian Aid New Year walk
A guide and map of the walk was available at the start for £1. People started together but could make their own way round, at their own pace. Many participants had raised sponsorship towards the Christian Aid Christmas appeal, others just made a donation.

The Launch of The Vale Way

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The Vale Way
The local Vale of White Horse Ramblers group has developed a new walking trail for the Vale of White Horse.

Named ‘The Vale Way’ it is a 27 mile walking trail that links the market towns of Faringdon, Wantage and Abingdon. Intended to give the walker a pleasant walk through Vale countryside it passes through many interesting villages and points of interest.
The Vale Way
The Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames, Cllr Helen Pighills was at the launch event at 11.00am today (3rd July 2015) and cut the cake. This was followed by a walk to the ‘The Vale Way’ start at the millstream bridge in Abbey Meadows.
The Vale Way
The route starts in the west, in the village of Longcot, then Little Coxwell, Faringdon, the Folly, Frogmore Brook, Hatford, Stanford in the Vale, the Challows, Wilts and Berks canal, Wantage, Ardington, West Hendred, the Truck Fest site, Steventon, Milton and Abingdon. The Vale of White Horse can also be regarded as the valley of the river Ock and the route passes near the source of the Ock at Little Coxwell and crosses the confluence with the Thames at Abingdon-on-Thames.

The trail can be walked in various ways, the whole length, main town to main town or in shorter sections of 4-7 miles. Instructions on how to do the walk in stages can be found at www.ramblers-oxon.org.uk/thevaleway

A map of the entire route can be accessed at http://gb.mapometer.com/walking/route_3944028.html

The launch was part of the Ramblers 80th anniversary celebrations. Thanks to Peter for this information.

Abingdon Health Walks – First Steps Back

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Thanks to Viv for this …
Arthur Preston Blue Plaque
Abingdon health walks have increased their choice of walks for the Summer. They are offering new FIRST STEPS WALKS. These last for 5-30 minutes and are provided for those people who want to gradually increase their fitness after health problems, an illness or an operation. Walking will be at your pace.

One of these regular walks is from Preston Road Community Centre.(Midget Close, Abingdon, OX14 5NR) on Thursday mornings at 10.30 am
Arthur Preston Blue Plaque
There are also Wellbeing Centre Walks (The Health and Wellbeing Centre, Audlett Drive, Abingdon OX14 3GD). These take place on the first Monday and the third Wednesday of the month at 10.30 am. You need to go to reception to sign in.

For further information try www.walkingforhealth.org.uk and find the Abingdon page. Alternatively contact vivboorman531(at)btinternet.com or phone 01235 531769.