Getting There
Sat Nav: OX17 2ND
Leave the M40 at Junction 11 and take the A422 signed Brackley, Northbound 4th exit, Southbound 2nd exit.
At the roundabout take the 3rd exit signed Buckingham, Milton Keynes A422.
Take the first left turn, signed Middleton Cheney.
Enter Middleton Cheney and as the road bends to the left you will see the New Inn on the left.
Return to M40 Junction 11
Return to the T junction with the A422 and turn right (signed Banbury).
Continue to the roundabout and take the 2nd exit signed Banbury A422.
Stay on the A422 until you reach the M40.
The New Inn, Middleton Cheney
Length of walk approx 40 minutes. Wellies/boots needed in wet weather.
Walk out of the car park and turn right down the road. Cross over to the Public Footpath sign to Thenford and walk down the paved driveway. On the left, before you reach Middleton Farm, climb over the stile by the public footpath sign on the left and walk forward with Middleton Farm on your right. If there is tape across the pathway, climb over it – it is there to keep horses in.
Walk to and over the next stile, and keep heading straight ahead towards the trees. Climb over the stile and go through a small metal gate and follow the arrow slightly to the right across the next field. There may be sheep in this field.
Climb over the next stile and follow the arrow across the next field. You can see Thenford slightly to your left. Go through the gate and over the next stile. Follow the arrow pointing you to the right, following the path with the hedge on your right. Look out for a large badger sett here.
When you reach the corner of the field, turn left keeping the hedge on your right. Walk to the end of the field. Go through the grey metal gate. It is possible to walk straight on to Thenford which is now very close, or to turn left and immediately left again through the wooden gate to enter a copse with a pool at the bottom.
Now turn round and retrace your steps to the New Inn and your car.
Facilities
This traditional village pub welcomes well behaved dogs, except in the dining room. There is a resident dog. You'll find a good selection of food and snacks here, and some fine ales for non-drivers. Food available 1200-1430. Aunt Sally is played here, a traditional pub game in the Banbury area, you may be lucky and see some local experts demonstrating their skill.
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New Inn, Middleton Cheney
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