12.5 miles - Oakley (Jane Austen houses)

Starting from Oakley this circular walk will  follow pathways Jane Austen would’ve walked when she visited the local gentry families around. 
Progressing initially to Steventon passing Oakley Hall on the way, our walk will loop back south of Oakley along the Wayfarers, then head north to Wootton. The last section of the walk turns westward, past to past Manydown estate, Tangier House and Malshanger. 
All these both ways and homesJane would have walked to and visited [in fact, she very briefly accepted a proposal of marriage where she would’ve taken up the role of Lady of Manydown Manor!]. 

 There will be two picnic refreshment stops. Please bring appropriate sunscreen protection and  sufficient water. 

  The route has some short country road sections and no stiles.