A sign at the bottom of Lodge Hill directs walkers to Radley 1½ miles away. But first the walk crosses a ditch and goes diagonally across what is currently a very boggy field…
before joining a tree-lined bridleway along the top of the hill.

The path dips down towards Radley College. A sign welcomes you and your dog but requests you to keep to the path, down the alley of trees and then along the main school road.There is an extensive golf course used by students of Radley College.

Near the college lake you will pass this tree. It looks like something out of Harry Potter. I kept an eye on that trailing branch, should it proove to be the Womping Willow.
The walk then passes through the college with its many red brick buildings: this one is called ‘A’ Social. Public Schools, from Hogwarts onwards, are a bit of a mystery to me.

From there, you can continue back to Abingdon via Radley, or return the way you came, if you want to brave the Womping Willow twice in a day. For more walks around Abingdon visit Abingdon Walks.