Enstone - Heythrop Park

Route Information

Flights: 1 hour (TBC)
Walk length: 5.5 miles
Walk time: 3 hours

A gentle wander along lanes and tracks through the Costwolds. Spot some surprising wildlife as you pass through the Heythrop Zoological Gardens (visits by appointment only). Enjoy the beautiful Heythrop Park and the charming village of Church Enstone, where the Crown Inn offers light refreshments before the flight home.

Airfield

Enstone aerodrome was constructed in 1942 for RAF Bomber Command. Its life was principally as an operational training Unit for Vickers Wellingtons. The RAF are long since gone, and Enstone Flying Club is now the largest club on the airfield, with use of the North Side grass runway 26/08. PPR essential.

RADIO FREQUENCY: 129.880Mhz
Landing Fee: £10 (microlight)

Links

Enstone Airfield  
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Viewranger Route  
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Heythrop Park  
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Heythrop Zoological Gardens  
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The Crown Inn, Church Enstone

Walking Route

We head out around the airfield perimiter fence before joining 'Green Lane', and heading West to the northern edge of Heythrop Park.  For slightly a shorter (but less pleasant) route, leave the airfield by the main entrance and turn right along the B4022 (no footpath) for about ½ mile and turn right into Green Lane.