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Let's Walk - Kidlington to Thrupp Canalside Walk

Name: Let's Walk - Kidlington to Thrupp Canalside Walk
Start: 2025-09-12T10:30:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-12T13:30:00+01:00
Location: Exeter Hall

Let's Walk is a way to get more active, meet new people and discover your local area by the water. Ours walks are free, fun and friendly.

By Canal & River Trust - London & South East

Location

Exeter Hall

Oxford Road Kidlington OX5 1AB United Kingdom

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About this Event

Event Description: Let's Walk - Kidlington to Thrupp Canalside Walk

10.30am - 1.30pm (approx end time). Distance: 6.8km. Duration: 3 hours (with refreshment break). From Exeter Hall to Annie’s Tea Room at Thrupp and back.

Start and finish point: Exeter Hall, Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 1AB. (what3words ///cooked.payer.display)

Pace: Leisurely.

Parking: There is parking (at the playground) behind Exeter Hall, off Crown Road.

The walk, run by Canal & River Trust, will be led by volunteer walk leaders who are full of interesting information about the local area.

A serene and peaceful waterway (with a fascinating history) running the whole length of Kidlington’s western boundary. Offering a tranquil and easy path on which to contemplate and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Well behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.

Why not join a walk led by a Canal and River Trust volunteer along our local stretch and find out more?

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Please book one time slot per person. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your booked slot. These sessions are designed for adults and for children from seven years old upwards as an introduction to walking and are easy grade along our amazing towpaths. Learn a bit of history or see some awesome wildlife which is around every turn on our waterways .

Parents and Guardians are required to accompany their children on this walk.

Walk ins will not be accepted. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or please get in touch with us to allow another person(s) a chance to take part. Social distancing measures will be in place and all equipment will be cleaned in between sessions.

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Here, you'll discover a wide range of activities to inspire, rejuvenate, and educate. From immersive experiences like Paddling, Walking, and Fishing, to relaxing Yoga sessions and creative arts-based activities, we've got something to suit everyone.

Our 'Let's' programme is at the heart of many of our events. Designed as free taster sessions, these events tap into the health and wellbeing benefits our beautiful waterways offer. Join us for an activity and uncover the wonders of our canals and rivers. You'll be amazed at how close to nature you can get, the heritage you'll uncover, and the sheer joy of being outdoors.

Every time you join us for an event, you're helping support our mission to bring wellbeing to millions. By making life better by water, we're not just maintaining beautiful spaces - we're creating a community that connects with and cares for our shared blue and green heritage. Remember to share your experiences using the hashtag #lifesbetterbywater.

Your support is invaluable in helping us continue our mission. By donating, you're not just helping us maintain these vital spaces - you're joining a community that believes life is better by water. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps us keep our waterways alive and vibrant, offering health, happiness, and well-being to millions. To make a difference today, please visit our donation page. Thank you for helping us ensure that our canals and rivers remain beautiful, accessible, and enriching for everyone.

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