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Charlbury walk with The Bull pub among UK’s most beautiful
The list, which includes walks that are easily accessible from London by train, highlights routes in Kent, Sussex, Buckinghamshire, and more.
Country Living said you can expect the walks to include “gentle miles through some of the South East’s prettiest landscapes, paired with characterful pubs, vineyards and villages that feel lifted from a postcard.”
The Charlbury Circular route was included and takes ramblers to The Bull pub in the town.
Oxfordshire walk with ‘standout village pub’ among UK’s most beautiful
Country Living says you can expect to see “classic Cotswolds countryside and a standout village pub.”
The walk is 7.2km in length and takes around 2-2.5 hours to complete on average, according to AllTrails.
Someone who has walked this route said: “Really nice country walk with good views that starts/finishes in the charming village of Charlbury which has a number of great pubs (The Bull is very cosy with fabulous food).
“Track was very muddy in places so don’t attempt in Winter without wellies or waterproof hiking boots.”
Another person added: “Lovely circular walk with great pub The Bull at the end.”
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The Bull in Charlbury is regularly praised in roundups of the best pubs as well as customer reviews.
On Tripadvisor, customers have shared their experiences with one saying: “Really welcoming – Fi was great – friendly, helpful and kind.
“Other members of the team were equally lovely.
“The food was fabulous – light bites for lunch include wild garlic mushrooms, celeriac and smoked trout plates which were all delicious.
“Wonderfully atmospheric and all in great taste.”
Another visitor said: “Beautiful pub with open fire, fantastic menu.
“They were faultless.”
This person said: “We were lucky enough to secure a table here and I’m so glad we did!
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“This is one of the most atmospheric restaurants we have eaten in with a roaring fires and candlelight throughout.
“The staff are delightful and the food is simply amazing.
“I cannot recommend The Bull enough because, for us, it was an amazing experience and we will definitely return when in the area.”
Have you done this circular walk in Charlbury? Tell us what you thought in the comments below.
That was their latest weekly theme and they posted plenty of photos of market stalls in Oxford, including those in the Covered Market and at Gloucester Green and Broad Street.
Some photographers also sent in photos of markets from outside the county and beyond.
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Gloucester Green and the Covered Market offer plenty of good opportunities for colourful photos as there are often food stalls open, while Broad Street hosts a popular market over the festive period.
It was tricky to choose a winner for photo of the week, but Georgina Elliott-Dew was selected for an eye-catching selection of photos, including the one above of a market trader selling olives.
Ann Faulkner’s snap of Applegate market in Covent Garden also stood out.
Camera club members have drawn up their own list of weekly themes and the next one is ‘Oxfordshire stone’.
John Baker, 44, left the facility of HMP Springhill, an open prison near Grendon Underwood, without permission.
The incident took place at about 7pm on Saturday, May 23.
He is 5ft 9ins tall, of medium build, and has links to Northwood, near Watford.
Detective sergeant Jon Muldoon said: “We are appealing for the help of the public to trace John Baker, who is unlawfully at large after escaping from HMP Springhill.
“If you see Baker, do not approach him and call 999 instead.”
Police are appealing to help find Cody, who was last spoken to at close to midnight on Saturday, may 23.
A police spokesman said: “We’re asking for your help to find a missing boy, Cody.
“He is 16 years old and was last seen yesterday at Didcot train station around 3.45pm and he was last spoken to around 11.30pm last night.
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“He is described as white with a slim build, around 5ft 5ins tall. He was last wearing black trousers with a grey patch on the side, a white t-shirt, a black hooded jacket and black trainers.
“He is known to travel to the Oxford and Reading areas 📍
“Cody if you see this, please can you let us know where you are.
“If you have any information about his whereabouts, please call us on 999 quoting reference number 43260257230.”
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