Where to wander: Oxenber Wood Circular - Wenningdale Escapes

Where to wander: Oxenber Wood Circular

A circular walking route around Austwick and Feizor in North Yorkshire.

This moderate circular loop takes in the lovely nearby villages of Austwick and Feizor, along with historic woodland and some stunning valley views to boot!


Designated as a Site of Specific Interest, this scenic woodland comes to like in Spring offering a carpet of Bluebells.  As part of an Open Access Agreement, there is a series of paths meandering through the woodland allowing you to learn about this historic area whilst enjoying the far reaching views.

The route:

Distance:  4.4miles (7.2km)

Approx. Time: Approx. 2 hours

Terrain: Tracks, fields, roads, gates & stiles. Can be wet underfoot. Short ascent halfway round.

This route passes through some farmland, so be aware of livestock and please leave gates how you find them. Please make sure to follow the countryside code.  It will take you around 15 minutes to drive to the start of this route.  In Austwick you can find a shop, a pub and toilets, and in Feizor there is a tea rooms.

Grab your walking boots and view the route here: 

Walk maps for this walk and many others can be found in our park reception and you can view all of our other walk recommendations here.

Let us know if you’ve enjoyed the route and share your snaps on our social media pages so others can be inspired.

 

Walks in the Yorkshire Dales: A circular walking route around Austwick and Feizor in North Yorkshire.