Name: Christmas spirit in Oxford
Start: 2024-12-07T10:00:00Z
End: 2024-12-07T18:00:00Z

Do this walk to soak up the Christmas spirit in Oxford, with a stroll beside the Oxford Canal, River Thames and briefly visit two Christmas markets!

We will be joining another group, so this is a good opportunity to make some new friends.

Carl R will be leading this walk.

**Walk facts**
Approximately 15 km /9 miles.
Duration: actual walking time, circa 3 hours.
Hike grade: Easy.
Weather: see: [Oxford - BBC Weather](https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2640729)

What to take: a packed lunch and plenty of water.

**Walk Description**
Leaving the station, we'll stroll along the Oxford Canal, through a local Christmas Market and, heading towards our lunch stop at a popular pub.

After our break, we'll follow the Thames Path to Folly Bridge. Crossing the bridge, we enter the city and continue along Christ Church Meadow Walk and Poplar Walk, heading towards the iconic Oxford University Colleges.

We'll then reach Oxford Christmas Market for more festive atmosphere.
We’ll spend about 30 minutes at the market before heading to the Four Candles pub, just a few minutes from the train station.

**Getting to the hike start location at Oxford**
**By train -** Plan your route: [TFL](https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/) and [The Trainline](https://www.thetrainline.com/)
Carl R will be taking the 10.18am train from Reading & happy to meet you at the station at 10.05am if you like to travel together. Please obtain your ticket before we meet.

**By car -** Suggest 'Park & Ride' to avoid high parking charges & emission fees.

**HIKE START LOCATION**
Oxford railway station.
Meeting time: 10.45 am. We'll start walking at 10.50am.

**Costs**
Event Fee - £5 Donation to [GOSH](https://www.gosh.org/): cash on the day. The Meetup group 'Hike for Charity' are raising money for [Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children](https://www.gosh.org/)

*The organisers provide this event for the enjoyment of the participants, not for profit.*

**KEY INFORMATION** *(Provided by 'Hike for Charity')*
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have read the following:

1. [The perilous bit](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYmnugrVTjSPTyGAQ?e=IBu2HW)
2. [Our FAQs](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIg9csXYFgF4ApmvLvow?e=NwKJyd), including an explanation of Group save tickets which will save you money.
3. See here for [what to wear and take](https://1drv.ms/w/s!Amm1USRcx4vIguYkeUPX7cpM0ZrmIA?e=sByzyi)

**Important information** *(Provided by 'Variety is the Spice')*

* You are advised to wear clothes and footwear that are suitable for the prevailing weather conditions. This could include a sun hat, sun cream, sun glasses in the summer or gloves, warm headwear and warm top layer in the winter.
* If you are not sure about suitable footwear or clothes or your ability to do the walk please discuss with Carl in advance so that you can make a considered decision.
* Participants must take full responsibility for their own welfare & safety.
* You sign up for and attend activities at your own risk.
* This Meetup group does not have insurances to cover your activity.

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