Ascott-Under-Wychwood, a region in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is situated within the picturesque Evenlode Valley. This area is characterized by fragments of the historic Wychwood Forest, featuring ancient woodlands, meadows, cultivated fields, and limestone grasslands. Rivers such as the Evenlode, Glyme, and Windrush traverse the landscape, contributing to its diverse terrain. The region offers opportunities for several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more.
Ascott-Under-Wychwood provides a variety of…
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23
hikers
12.3km
03:13
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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9.38km
02:35
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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19
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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49
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32.4km
02:23
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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28.1km
02:08
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270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

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25.9km
01:39
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170m
Easy mountain bike ride.

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33.3km
02:07
320m
320m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.
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38
riders
71.5km
03:42
840m
840m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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32.1km
01:47
280m
280m
Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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51
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38.4km
02:01
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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124km
06:31
1,320m
1,320m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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26
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48.2km
03:02
460m
460m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

20
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32.3km
02:34
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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21.5km
01:20
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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29.2km
01:48
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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runners
7.11km
00:44
40m
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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01:01
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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6.27km
00:39
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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7.36km
00:46
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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33.4km
02:12
320m
320m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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31.0km
01:49
100m
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Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.

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11.2km
00:45
130m
130m
Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces.
Ascott-Under-Wychwood offers a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region features diverse terrain with ancient woodlands, meadows, and river valleys. More than 20 routes are available for exploration.
Yes, Ascott-Under-Wychwood provides trails suitable for various ability levels, including options for beginners. Shorter circular routes range from 3 to 7 miles (5 to 11 km) and traverse rolling farmland and ancient woodland. For specific easy routes, consult the Easy hikes around Ascott-Under-Wychwood guide.
Popular hiking options include the 37-mile (59.5 km) circular Wychwood Way, which guides hikers through historic heartlands and nature reserves. Shorter circular routes are also available, such as the 'Ascott-under-Wychwood Village – Swan Inn loop' through the Evenlode Valley. Trails passing through Foxholes Nature Reserve offer a mix of field paths and woodland tracks. More details are in the Hiking around Ascott-Under-Wychwood guide.
Yes, the countryside around Ascott-Under-Wychwood provides routes for road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The 'Wychwood Loop' is a notable circular cycling day ride. The rolling countryside and river valleys offer varied terrain for cyclists. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Ascott-Under-Wychwood and Cycling around Ascott-Under-Wychwood guides.
Ascott-Under-Wychwood is considered a family-friendly destination for outdoor activities. The region offers numerous walking opportunities suitable for various ability levels, including shorter circular routes. Foxholes Nature Reserve provides tranquil woodland paths that can be enjoyed by families. Look for routes marked as family-friendly on komoot.
The area features fragments of the historic Wychwood Forest, including ancient woodlands, meadows, and limestone grasslands. Visitors can explore along the banks of rivers such as the Evenlode, Glyme, and Windrush. Foxholes Nature Reserve is known for its year-round color and spring bluebells.
Routes in Ascott-Under-Wychwood are popular among komoot users, with more than 26,000 visitors having explored the area. The 23 available routes have received over 3,000 ratings, averaging 4.47 out of 5 stars. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among outdoor enthusiasts.
Komoot offers several guides for Ascott-Under-Wychwood, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Ascott-Under-Wychwood, Road Cycling Routes around Ascott-Under-Wychwood, Running Trails around Ascott-Under-Wychwood, and MTB Trails around Ascott-Under-Wychwood, among others.
For general community information, the official website for Ascott-Under-Wychwood is ascottpc.org.uk. This site provides details from the Parish Council. For specific inquiries, the Parish Clerk can be reached at +441608641045.
Yes, Ascott-Under-Wychwood offers jogging trails that utilize the diverse landscape. Routes pass through areas like Foxholes Nature Reserve, providing varied scenery for runners. Detailed options can be found in the Running Trails around Ascott-Under-Wychwood guide.
The Wychwood Way is a significant 37-mile (59.5 km) circular hiking route in the Ascott-Under-Wychwood area. It guides hikers through the ancient Royal Forest heartlands, picturesque villages, river valleys, nature reserves, and historic Bronze Age settlements. It offers a comprehensive experience of the region's natural and historical landscape.

