Thame Outer Circuit walking route

In March 2021, the Thame Outer Circuit walking route was unveiled, providing an approximately 20 mile circular walk in the countryside around and linked back to Thame. The route has been created thanks to the hard work and dedication of members of the Thame & Wheatley Ramblers to encourage walking in the countryside as one of the key aims of the Thame Green Living Plan. Specific thanks go to Tony Clark, Ruth Cornish and Len Davidson who have played a significant part in developing the idea, plus Ramblers and others for testing the route for us all to enjoy.

The mobile friendly version of the route is on Thame Town Council’s website.

Whether you’ve already done the route or always intended to do it but haven’t quite got round to it yet, now is a great time to put on those walking boots and give it a go. Happy walking!

Most of the route is straightforward to follow, and contain waymarks (in an anti-clockwise direction only). But we would also recommend use of the route guide and ideally an OS map.

And just a note: parts of the route can be affected by winter flooding – they are drying out now but sections remain muddy, so good footwear is advisable!

Send us your photos!

When you download the route, there are some sections that need pictures and we would love your help to fill these! As you get out and about exploring the route, please take some photos and send us your best ones to info@thametowncouncil.gov.uk, clearly marking which point on the route they belong to.

And if you have any comments about any part of the route – things that have changed, or need repair – please get in touch. 

A shorter route?

If you’re looking for a shorter walk, have a look at the Thame Inner Circuit.