Date : Wednesday 6th August 2025. Distance : 7 miles. Leader : Alan Marsh

We enjoyed a lovely walk in good weather and conditions from the 15th century church at Ewelme reordered by Alice Chaucer - the poet’s grandaughter and Duchess of Suffolk which is superb to see outside and inside. We walked along the Chiltern Way past medicinal poppies grown under licence and wide-ranging views to the ancient hill fort at Swyncombe Down, then we walked along to The Ridgeway and down to Swyncombe Church - eleventh century - paid for by Normans but built by Saxons - a simpler contract to Ewelme Church.  Across parkland, normally with sheep, on up to Ewelme Park and down on a bridleway with wide ranging views to Wittenham Clumps et alia and back across Cow Common with cows on it. A very enjoyable walk with outstanding views, good company and good weather - a joy!