🏞️ One of Oxford's largest and most historic open spaces, covering 136.9 hectares.
📜 Designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
🚶♀️ Explore vast flood plains with the River Thames flowing through.
🐴 Observe cattle, horses, and diverse wildfowl in their natural habitat.
🌿 Discover unique flora due to continuous grazing management and varied soils.
🦅 Excellent spot for birdwatching, especially during winter floods.
📚 Learn about its rich history, from Bronze Age settlements to Domesday Book grazing rights.
🧺 Enjoy picnics with static benches near Godstow Road or elsewhere (mind the animals!).
🎣 Coarse fishing opportunities available with appropriate licence and permits.
⚠️ Be aware of grazing cattle, horses, and ducklings, especially in spring.
🐕 Dogs must be kept under effective control to protect wildlife and livestock.
🏊♀️ Wild water swimming is popular but can be dangerous; swim at your own risk.
🚶♀️ Access via Walton Well Road or Aristotle Lane in the south, or from Godstow and Wolvercote in the north.
Two car parks available: one at the north end off Godstow Road (nearby postcode OX2 8PU) and another at the south end off Walton Well Road (charges apply - nearby postcode OX2 6ED).
🚮 Take all litter home to preserve the natural environment.
🚪 Check and close gates to keep animals contained.
📜 Follow the Countryside Code at all times.