Checkendon Circular Walk via Stoke Row
A very jolly group enjoyed a terrific outing last saturday
by car to J8 M4 onto A404 then A4130 to Henley. Stay on the A4130 through Henley and continue for about 4 miles through Nettlebed and just over 1 mile further on turn left towards Nuffield – keep straight on and follow the signs to Stoke Row and Checkendon turning right signposted Checkendon just before entering Stoke Row. Continue for just under a mile into Checkendon. Journey time approx. 75 mins
A generally flat walk but very muddy in places – poles advised - through lovely quiet countryside and ancient beech woods including points of interest:
o In an area of outstanding natural beauty.
o 12th Century Church of St Peter and St Paul, Checkendon.
o Wyfold Court – a huge exceptional gothic pile.
o The Maharaja’s Well.
o Victorian St John the Evangelist Church Stoke Row.
o Tudor Mansions
o Lunch at Kate Winslet’s local.
The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row. A gastro pub known for its food. Menus regularly revised– no pre-ordering of menu choices but notice of numbers required. For menu information please click on the link: www.thecrookedbillet.co.uk
Boots and dogs allowed.