Lewknor is a village in Oxfordshire, England, situated at the foot of the Chiltern Hills escarpment. This region features rolling chalk hills, ancient pathways, and woodlands, providing a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area's natural features, including parts of the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, make it suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, jogging, and more. Ancient routes such as The Ridgeway and the Icknield Way crisscross the terrain, offering varied trails.
100
Routes
4.6
(298)
Average rating
2018
People visited

4.8
(115)
407
hikers
11.4km
03:16
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(14)
36
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
(16)
86
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(4)
56
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.45km
00:24
30m
30m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

65
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
17.0km
01:57
310m
310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4.0
(3)
15
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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4.8
(31)
123
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
(18)
162
riders
64.2km
05:15
1,030m
1,030m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(3)
17
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.6
(5)
18
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
(1)
47
riders
46.3km
01:49
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

42
riders
62.7km
02:33
290m
290m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

31
riders
25.3km
01:00
80m
80m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

27
riders
31.8km
01:32
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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27
riders
72.2km
04:55
850m
840m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

24
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80.2km
06:16
1,000m
1,000m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

16
riders
32.7km
02:51
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

12
riders
19.2km
01:46
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(9)
29
riders
26.5km
01:25
90m
90m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
6
riders
34.7km
02:11
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(3)
6
riders
28.7km
01:45
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lewknor offers a variety of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, and Gravel biking. The region features rolling chalk hills and ancient pathways within the Chiltern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Lewknor features 64 routes for various outdoor activities. These routes have received more than 1,500 ratings, with an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars. More than 22,000 visitors have explored the area using komoot.
Lewknor offers 32 hiking routes, many passing through beech woodlands and along ancient paths. Popular options include trails within the Chiltern Hills and routes that incorporate parts of The Ridgeway or Icknield Way. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Lewknor guide.
Yes, Lewknor provides options for less strenuous walks suitable for beginners or families. These routes often traverse the gentler sections of the Chiltern Hills. The Easy hikes around Lewknor guide offers specific recommendations.
Lewknor has 14 mountain biking routes that utilize the region's rolling chalk hills and ancient trackways. These trails often pass through dense beech woodlands, offering varied terrain. Information on specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Lewknor guide.
Lewknor offers 4 dedicated road cycling routes. These routes navigate the area's rolling hills and established roads, providing scenic rides through the Oxfordshire countryside. Cyclists can explore options detailed in the Road Cycling Routes around Lewknor guide.
Lewknor is situated at the foot of the Chiltern Hills escarpment, offering expansive views over the surrounding plains. The area features rolling chalk hills, ancient pathways, and significant beech woodlands. Notable natural spaces include Aston Rowant Nature Reserve and areas of chalk grassland.
Komoot offers several guides for Lewknor, covering various activities. These include Hiking around Lewknor, MTB Trails around Lewknor, Road Cycling Routes around Lewknor, Running Trails around Lewknor, Cycling around Lewknor, Easy hikes around Lewknor, and Gravel biking around Lewknor.
Yes, Lewknor provides 10 routes suitable for jogging or running. These trails often follow ancient pathways and woodland tracks, offering varied surfaces for runners. The Running Trails around Lewknor guide provides more information.
The official website for the Lewknor Parish Council is available for local information. For specific inquiries, the South Oxfordshire District Council can be contacted. The official website is lewknorparishcouncil.gov.uk.
The terrain in Lewknor is characterized by rolling chalk hills, ancient pathways, and dense beech woodlands. It is situated within the Chiltern Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering a mix of challenging ascents and scenic flat sections.

