The Oxford Green Belt Way Challenge

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Take the OGBW Challenge!

Walk 87 km. Protect our countryside. Take the Challenge.

We’re asking budding walkers to take on the challenge of walking the entirety of the Oxford Green Belt Way over the course of a year, raising money to help us continue our crucial work to protect the Green Belt.

Once you’ve raised £25 we’ll send you a FREE guide book to help you along your way.

If you complete the route within 12 months you will receive a certificate – and the satisfaction of circling Oxford on foot!

Start Fundraising!
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What is the Oxford Green Belt Way?

The OGBW is an 87 km circular trail created by CPRE Oxfordshire. It leads you through peaceful meadows, woodland, riversides, classic views of the Dreaming Spires, and villages shaped over centuries.

It’s the perfect way to explore the countryside that surrounds – and defines – the City of Oxford.

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Why it Matters

The Green Belt is under heavy pressure. Its boundaries are being eroded by city-related development and its identity is being re-branded as ‘a rural-urban fringe’ or packaged off as ‘grey belt.

The Green Belt is the countryside next door for over 166,000 residents of Oxford. It protects wildlife, gives everyone space to breathe, cools the city and keeps Oxford’s character intact by preventing urban sprawl.

By taking part, you’re helping raise awareness of why this green buffer is worth defending.

Take the Challenge

Please get in touch with us if you have any questions: campaign@cpreoxon.org.uk