Following doing our usual 'stupid thing' (5k run) at Longrun Meadow we packed up the van and headed off to Oxford for the weekend on a mission to collect a new tent (Mountain Hardwear Weatherstation) bought using James' first months wages.
Our first stop was on the outskirts of Oxford. Oxford itself was really, really busy and with no easy parking spot so we moved on North to Upper Wolvercote, an area we close to the canal where we could walk Bill along the tow path - even spotted a kingfisher skimming the water. Back in the van we ventured further until we found Summertown, a centre where we could stop (just) and get some lunch - sushi - yum!
Next stop was Bicester town centre followed by a fab walk through a park (Graven Hill) complete with its own stone circle. Next stop was Bicester outlet village - Kath Kidston P.J's were the major purchase here by Sarah. The shopping centre looked magical lit up for Christmas but was really busy as it had been a wet drizzly day. Chinese for tea from Wheatley - yum. Then it was a sneaky stopover at Wychwood forest - a perfect spot for an overnight stay.
Sunday morning started with a walk around the butterfly trail in the forest and then it was off to Horton-cum-Studley to pick up James' tent. We dropped back into Oxford - not so busy on Sunday morning so we parked up and explored the castle and town centre. Then it was a trip home via Newbury for lunch which was a nice stopping place. Then it was back along the A303 with its great views of Stonehenge (at least for now!) and home to get ready for the week ahead.
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