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Palladian Way

118.06 miles (190 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap Walk from Buckingham to Bath through the beautiful countryside of Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire on this trail named after Andre Palladio's Italian architecture.
The walk runs from Buckingham to Brackley, Woodstock, Burford, Cirecncester, Malmesbury and then Bath.
You can enjoy waterside sections along the Oxford Canal near Kirtlington and along the River Windrush between Woodstock and Burford. There is also a section through the beautiful Cotswolds countryside around Burford.
Other route highlights include the National Trust Owned Stowe Park, and the magnificent Blenheim Palace - birthplace of Winston Churchill .

Palladian Way OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Palladian Way Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

In Castle Combe make a stop at the noteworthy Castle Inn. The inn dates from the 12th century with many features of the original construction still in place today. There's an attractive bar, a conservatory or a courtyard for warmer days. You can find the pub on West Street with a postcode of SN14 7HN for your sat navs.
In Monkton Combe there's the Wheelwright's Arms. The building dates back to the 18th century and includes a noteworthy large garden which can seat up to 140 people. They serve a fine Sunday lunch and also provide accommodation if you need to stay over. You can find them on Church Lane with postcode BA2 7HB for your sat navs.

Photos

Palladian Bridge, Stowe Gardens

The Palladian Bridge in Stowe Gardens. A Grade I listed building.

Blenheim Palace - geograph.org.uk - 2608304

Blenheim Palace

Gate on the Palladian Way - geograph.org.uk - 4049319

Gate on the Palladian Way near Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp.

Kirtlington Park - geograph.org.uk - 3491483

Kirtlington Park. Grade I, 18th-century Palladian mansion set in 3,000 acres of parkland designed by Capability Brown, with views to the Chiltern Hills.

Oxford Canal Pigeon Lock - geograph.org.uk - 2059851

Oxford Canal Pigeon Lock

Palladian Bridge - Prior Park - Bath, England - DSC09792

Palladian Bridge - Prior Park - Bath

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