The Vale Way
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 27.5 mi (44.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 646 ft (197 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 10 min
- High point
- 499 ft (152 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Water Attraction 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Historic site: John Royse 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Saint Edmund 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Historic site: William III 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Historic site: Steventon War Memorial 5.7 mi (9.1 km) from start
- Shelter 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from start
- Shelter 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Eagles’ Close Almshouses 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from start
- Historic site: King Alfred Statue 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Wantage Tramway 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from start
- Peak: Folly Hill 22.9 mi (36.8 km) from start
- Bike repair station 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from start
- Spring: Cock Well 26 mi (41.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about The Vale Way
How long is The Vale Way?
The Vale Way is 27.5 mi (44.3 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 10 min. It climbs 646 ft (197 m) in total, up to a high point of 499 ft (152 m).
How hard is The Vale Way?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Vale Way?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Vale Way?
Drinking water on the way at 0.5 mi (0.8 km), 23.4 mi (37.7 km). Toilets: 0.3 mi (0.5 km), 23.5 mi (37.8 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is The Vale Way shaded?
Partly shaded (42% under trees).
What can you do on The Vale Way?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near The Vale Way?
Lunch Box, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Waitrose, 0.4 mi (0.6 km).
Is this a good week for The Vale Way?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Sounding Bridge Path Oxfordshire · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap