Little Faringdon is a village and civil parish located in West Oxfordshire, characterized by its gently rolling Oxfordshire countryside and diverse natural features. The region's landscape includes flat, low-lying ground watered by the River Leach, contributing to a riverine environment with meadows and pastures. This setting provides a suitable backdrop for several sports like hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
Little Faringdon offers 8 routes for outdoor enthusiasts to explore its rural…
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66
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.70km
01:45
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.2km
02:41
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90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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21
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45.0km
02:43
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27.0km
01:38
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160m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.5km
02:40
120m
120m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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57
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47.6km
02:08
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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64.9km
02:54
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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55.3km
02:31
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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24.8km
01:11
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90m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.00km
00:31
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

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14.0km
01:27
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29.4km
01:55
200m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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48.4km
02:53
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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29.7km
01:51
150m
150m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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39.8km
02:40
290m
290m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Little Faringdon offers opportunities for hiking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and mountain biking. The region features 8 routes, which have received an average rating of 4.44 stars from komoot users.
Hiking trails in Little Faringdon traverse open fields, riverside paths, and quiet lanes. The terrain is generally low-lying and modest in elevation, making many routes accessible for various fitness levels. Paths along the River Thames and loops through villages like Eastleach Turville are common.
Yes, komoot provides specific guides for hiking in the area. Users can explore Hiking around Little Faringdon for general routes. For less strenuous options, the Easy hikes around Little Faringdon guide is available.
The Little Faringdon area offers numerous routes for touring and road cycling through quiet lanes and scenic countryside. There are 7 road cycling routes recorded on komoot. A general guide for Cycling around Little Faringdon is available, along with Road Cycling Routes around Little Faringdon.
Yes, mountain biking trails are available in the Little Faringdon region. Enthusiasts can find routes and information through the MTB Trails around Little Faringdon guide on komoot.
The region is characterized by the River Leach, which waters flat, low-lying ground, creating rich meadows and pastures. Natural highlights include the Badbury Clump Bluebell Woods, particularly vibrant in spring. Wetland areas with wildflowers and a gravel pit lake important for overwintering wildfowl are also present.
Many routes in Little Faringdon feature modest elevations, making them accessible for various fitness levels, including families. The network of trails through open fields and riverside paths provides suitable options for family walks.
Little Faringdon's routes are popular among outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 13,000 visitors sharing their experiences on komoot. The 8 available routes have an average rating of 4.44 out of 5 stars.
Komoot offers a dedicated guide for those interested in jogging in the area. The Running Trails around Little Faringdon guide provides details on suitable routes.
The terrain in Little Faringdon is generally flat and low-lying, watered by the River Leach. It consists of gently rolling Oxfordshire countryside, open fields, riverside paths, and quiet lanes. Elevations are modest, accommodating various activity levels.
The village of Little Faringdon itself contains St. Margaret's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The area's character is also defined by its relatively good-quality historic buildings and charming village surroundings.
For parish council matters, the West Oxfordshire District Council lists a contact email for the Little Faringdon Parish Meeting as rupert@demauley.com. The general council phone number is 01993 861000.

