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The Thames Path - Kelmscott

The Thames Path

Follow the greatest river in England for 184 miles from its source in the Cotswold hills to the sea…

Aerial view of Millets Farm Centre

Millets Farm Centre

Are you looking for a memorable day out that combines the joys of nature, delicious food, and…

Faringdon Folly

Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland

Folly Tower, reaching for the sky up on Folly Hill, surrounded by charming woodland, with beautiful…

The trail map and a compass

Cotswold Discovery Trail

Treasure trails to explore the beauty, history and heritage of the Cotswolds. Have fun exploring…

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  1. Add Rushy Common Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Rushy Common Nature Reserve

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    Natural Wildlife Site

    Stanton Harcourt, Witney

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Rushy Common and neighbouring Tar Lakes is a 30 hectare site with three lakes, left after gravel extraction in the Lower Windrush Valley, that are being managed for the benefit of people and wildlife.

  2. Add Kilkenny Lane Country Park to your Itinerary

    Kilkenny Lane Country Park

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    Adventure Park/Playground

    Carterton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Set within 50 acres Kilkenny Lane Country Park is an ideal location for playing, walking, jogging, or simply relaxing with a picnic. There are 2.5km of paths (suitable for wheelchair access) and bridleways, as well as an adventure play area

  3. Wychwood Circular Walks

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    Walking Route

    A circular trail following waymarked rights of way around the heart of the ancient Royal Forest of Wychwood in Oxfordshire.

  4. Add Singe Wood Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Singe Wood Nature Reserve

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Witney

    This wonderful woodland is managed by the Wychwood Forest Trust. It was kindly gifted to the Trust by Barbara and Val Payne, whose late father John wished to make the Wychwood Forest Trust the future custodians of his cherished wood. Though…

  5. Add Ardley Wood Quarry to your Itinerary

    Ardley Wood Quarry

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    Flowers, Plants and Wildlife

    Ardley

    Ardley Wood Quarry is a natural treasure trove in spring and summer with geological features and medieval earthworks. Warm and sheltered, the site is especially good for butterflies, and has thriving colonies of grizzled skippers, dingy skippers and…

  6. Add Wigwell Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Wigwell Nature Reserve

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Charlbury

    In summer months, its steeply sloping meadows become a riot of colourful wildflowers, including birds-foot-trefoil, lady’s bedstraw, and the nationally scarce meadow clary, found at just 20 other sites across the UK.

  7. Add Oxford Wet n Wild to your Itinerary

    Oxford Wet n Wild

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    Theme Park / Waterpark

    Wallingford

    Located in Berinsfield on the stunning Queenford Lakes, Oxford Wet n Wild is a great place to have fun with family and friends.

  8. Add Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote to your Itinerary

    Minster Lovell Hall and Dovecote

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    Historic Site

    Witney

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Ruins of a large 15th century manor set around courtyard. Situated in attractive settings on the banks of the River Windrush. A skeleton found in 18th century is said to be that of Lord Lovell.

  9. Add Chipping Norton Lido to your Itinerary

    Chipping Norton Lido

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    Type:

    Leisure/Swimming Pool

    Chipping Norton

    Dates

    From:
    13 May 2024to4 Sept 2024

    Set in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds, the lido has two heated outdoor pools, a 25m swimming pool and a toddlers' paddling pool. 

  10. Add Glyme Valley to your Itinerary

    Glyme Valley

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    Type:

    Flowers, Plants and Wildlife

    Chipping Norton

    Set on a south-facing slope running down to the River Glyme, this reserve is a remaining fragment of limestone grassland in the Oxfordshire Cotswolds.

  11. Add Harcourt Arboretum to your Itinerary

    Harcourt Arboretum

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    Natural Feature

    Nuneham Courtnay

    Explore over 130 acres of the world’s rare and endangered trees.

  12. Add Millets Wildside Falconry and Wildlife Centre to your Itinerary

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    Millets Wildside Falconry and Wildlife Centre

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    Type:

    Animals & Nature

    Kingston Road, Frilford

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023Various Opening Times

    Millets Farm Falconry Centre is Oxfordshire’s biggest centre for falconry and wildlife. There are daily flying demonstrations and a whole host of hands-on experiences to really get your talons into.

  13. Add Rollright Stones to your Itinerary

    Rollright Stones

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    Historic Site

    Chipping Norton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    The Rollright Stones are a group of prehistoric megalithic monuments built from large natural boulders found within about 500m of the site. The stones are naturally pitted, giving them extraordinary shapes.

  14. Add Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Chimney Meadows Nature Reserve

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    Type:

    Natural Wildlife Site

    Bampton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Chimney Meadows is one of Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust’s flagship nature reserves and is well worth a visit at any time of year.

  15. Add Carterton Leisure Centre to your Itinerary

    Carterton Leisure Centre

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    Type:

    Leisure/Swimming Pool

    Carterton

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Carterton Leisure Centre has a wide range of activities and facilities to suit everyone. Facilities include a state of the art gym, a 6 lane 25 metre swimming pool, separate learner pool, a spacious dance studio and spin studio with a varied fitness…

  16. Add Faringdon Cycle Park to your Itinerary

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    Faringdon Cycle Park

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    Type:

    Cycling and Mountain Biking

    Faringdon

    The park is designed as a mini village with a road layout mirroring Faringdon, including junctions pedestrian crossings and a roundabout. Fun landscaping features include models of iconic local landmarks such as the Folly Tower, All Saints Church,…

  17. Add Mini Golf and Tennis at The Coffee Shed to your Itinerary

    Mini Golf and Tennis at The Coffee Shed

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    Type:

    Outdoor

    Witney

    Join us after your daily walk, jog or game of tennis on the Leys Recreation Ground to have a cup of coffee and a bite to eat. We are a local café with a big focus on community, sport, mini-golf, and family time.

  18. Add Cotswold and Oxford Tours to your Itinerary

    Cotswold and Oxford Tours

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    Type:

    Guided Tour

    Banbury

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2023to31 Dec 2023

    Cotswold and Oxford Tours offer private and public walking tours with Tabby Lucas, a local Blue Badge Tourist Guide.

  19. Add White Horse Hill to your Itinerary

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    White Horse Hill

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    Type:

    Outdoor

    Uffington

    Ancient rolling downland, home to an enigmatic chalk hill figure

  20. Add Dean Common to your Itinerary

    Dean Common

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Chipping Norton

    Like many of the best nature reserves in the modern landscape, Dean Common is an exhausted quarry.

St Oswald's Church at Widford (photo Helena Sylvester)