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Bicester is a historic market town set in the agricultural landscape of north east Oxfordshire. Close by is the site of the Roman Town of Alchester. The present town was founded as a Mercian frontier fort on the border between Mercia and Wessex. In the 19th century, the area became famous for local horseracing and as good foxhunting country and a hundred years later it was better known for its military establishments.

Kidlington is the largest village in England having resisted all proposals to make it a town. It has a 13th century church and a farm and vicarage dating from 16th century.



Bicester & Kidlington are a friendly group of walkers whose aims are to enjoy the countryside and other peoples company while walking. We are conveniently situated for walks in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside with its beautiful villages and historic towns. Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire are close by and the Chiltern and Cotswold Hills are not far away.

Our volunteers organise a wide range of walks, from the easy to the demanding. Most walks are graded for difficulty. Many walks are all-day walks with breaks for a picnic or pub lunch, but there are also half-day and shorter walks. We normally walk on Saturdays with some during the week. A range of social activities supplement these. They include an annual barbecue, walking weekend away, quiz evening and theme walks.

We also endeavour to promote the benefits of walking, protect and maintain rights of way, increase access to open countryside and defend the beauty of the countryside.

If you would like further information please contact Mary Gough on 07939 826412 or at goutur@tiscali.co.uk. For details of social events contact Margaret Barker on 01869 600434 or at maggieb32@hotmail.co.uk.