Abingdon on Thames 1556 Boundary Walk is a 3.3 mile loop trail located near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking and is accessible year-round.
This traill forms the essence of the traditional Abingdon on Thames 1556 boundary New Year's Day "Beating the Bounds" walk with the Mayor and Town Crier at 11am every year on The 1st January from and finishing in the Town Square. The walk tours the 1556 boundary of Abingdon, stopping frequently for historical talks and "Town crying" by the Town Crier to wake up and motivate everyone for the new year!
Parts can be muddy, but most of it is on footpaths and pathways.
Head to Abingdon on Thames and head to the Town Square outside the Town Hall, there are numerous Car Parks nearby and The Thames is located nearby for Boaters
This traill forms the essence of the traditional Abingdon on Thames 1556 boundary New Year's Day "Beating the Bounds" walk with the Mayor and Town Crier at 11am every year on The 1st January from and finishing in the Town Square. The walk tours the 1556 boundary of Abingdon, stopping frequently for historical talks and "Town crying" by the Town Crier to wake up and motivate everyone for the new year! It passes numerous historical points, each marked as Waypoints which are where the guide gives a historical talk and the Town Crier sounds, This walk can of course be attempted any time of the year!