Three Churches and a River
A walk with views over the Evenlode Valley to Shorthampton Church with its fine wall paintings. Onwards to Spelsbury Church with memorials to the Lee family. Return via Coldron Mill and Dean Grove to Charlbury with a 12th Century church.
The Evenlode is a very wide scenic valley offering good views on most days. The small church at Shorthampton has some remarkable surviving medieval wall paintings. All Saints Church at Spelsbury has several monuments to the Lee family as well of the Duke of Rochester who made the quote of Charles ll "He never said a foolish things nor ever did a wise one". Coldron Mill has a recently restored water wheel supplying power to the house. St Mary's Church in Charlbury dates in part from the 12th Century and has a notable Jacobean staircase.
Book your place
Bookings for this walk open 21 days before it takes place.
This walk is organised by Cotswold Voluntary Wardens, the voluntary arm of the Cotswolds Conservation Board. These walks offer an interesting and often entertaining way of exploring our wonderful Cotswold countryside and landscape. All walks by the Voluntary Wardens are FREE OF CHARGE however donations are welcome and help us to take care of the countryside.
PLEASE: always remember to wear appropriate footwear because some walks may be steep and muddy in places. Dogs are not allowed on walks, except guide dogs and hearing dogs. It is advisable to check the website or call the Cotswolds Conservation Board (07841 663607) beforehand for details of any changes, particularly during bad weather.
| Difficulty: Moderate |
| Date: Sat April 20, 2019 |
| Time: 10:00 AM |
| Duration: 3.5 hours |
| Distance: 6.5 miles |
| OS Grid Ref: SP358196 |
| Map Ref: H4 |
| Starting Point: Spendlove Car Park Charlbury |
| Stile Free: No |
| Leader: Tony Merry, Harriet Baldwin |
| Organiser: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens |