To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, the Overton Jane Austen Trails have been created to provide walking and cycle trails through the footpaths and bridleways of Overton, Steventon and the surrounding countryside, following in the footsteps of Jane Austen, and seeing the places, people and countryside she knew so well.

The Jane Austen Overton Trails include: 

The Overton to Steventon Jane Austen Trail

A nine-mile circular way marked walk from Overton to Steventon exploring the countryside Jane Austen knew so well and taking in the houses where she visited, danced and dined. Click the trail link here.

The Overton in Jane Austen’s Time Trail

A 2.5-mile circular trail exploring Overton in Jane Austen's Time including the home of her brother, James Austen. Click the trail link here.

Overton to Steventon Cycle Trail

A 12-mile circular cycle trail from Overton to Steventon. Click here to read the cycle trail route description.

Click here to find out more about the Overton Jane Austen Trails and see all routes.

Illustration created by local artist Jo South.