Family Walks From Wellplace Zoo
| Route Overview | Several short, gentle routes starting from Wellplace Zoo at Ipsden near Wallingford. | ||||||
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| Distance - Full | 3 miles / 4.8 km | ||||||
| Typical Time - Full | 0 hours | ||||||
| Start Point | Wellplace Zoo | ||||||
| End Point | as above | ||||||
| Start point grid reference | SU648853 | End point grid reference | as above | ||||
| Type of Route: | Circular | Level of walk: | Easy | ||||
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Begins near parking Ends near parking Pub enroute |
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| Terrain |
PROW (Public Right Of Way) Public Byways Roads |
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| Route Description | These countryside walks have been designed with children in mind. There are great views and plenty of interesting things to see. There is an activity quiz in this leaflet for children to do as they follow the walk. There is a choice of walks depending on how much time you have or how far you want to go: To the pub and back 1.5 miles Short circular walk 2.5 miles Longer circular walk 3.5 miles All details are contained in the free leaflet which can be downloaded from the excellent Chilterns AONB website. | ||||||
| Terrain Details | The walk is on quiet lanes and unsurfaced footpaths. There are no stiles, steps or gates. The walks are suitable for All Terrain Pushchairs but may be difficult for ordinary pushchairs. At the start there is an uphill walk of 400 metres to the top of a hill (from where there is a great view) but after that it is nearly all downhill or level. There are seats at the pub and near the war memorial. | ||||||
| Additional Info / Warnings | Wellplace Zoo has a collection of birds and animals as well as a coffee shop, gift shop and children’s play area. From Easter to the end of September the Zoo is open daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm. From October to Easter the Zoo is only open at week-ends and half-term until 4.00pm. Entry is £2.50 for adults and £1 for children (in 2004). For more details www.wellplacezoo.fsnet.co.uk or 01491 680473. On the two circular walks you will need to walk along quiet country lanes. These are open to traffic so please ensure that any children or dogs are under very close supervision. It is always best to walk on the right hand side of the road, facing any oncoming vehicles. A project has taken place in this area to try and encourage drivers to slow down and to share the road more considerately with walkers, cyclists and horse-riders. | ||||||
| Access Info / Public Transport | Wellplace Zoo is located about 3 miles southeast of Wallingford, Oxfordshire, and about 1 mile to the east of the A4074. The Zoo is well signposted. By train/taxi: Goring & Streatley rail station is about 6 miles from the Zoo. You can take a taxi from the station to the Zoo but you need to book this in advance www.traintaxi.co.uk There are frequent train services from Reading/London and Oxford. For train times and fares call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950. Parking: There is parking at Wellplace Zoo but you must check with staff at the Kiosk before going on the walk for security reasons. Walkers must remove their vehicles from the car park one hour before closing or they will be locked in! On bank holidays you can only park at the Zoo if you are visiting the Zoo as well. Alternatively you can park at the pub in Hailey if you buy food or drink, but please check with staff first. | ||||||
| Services / Amenities | The King William pub in Hailey is open 7 days a week and serves food lunchtimes and evenings. There are picnic tables in the beer garden with lovely views. 01491 681845 The village post office and store is closed Saturday and Wednesday afternoons and all day Sunday. It is also closed at lunchtimes from 1-2. The toilets at the Zoo and the pub are only for the use of paying customers. | ||||||
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