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The Countryside of Oxfordshire
Discover the local countryside in Oxfordshire, South East England. Plan a countryside and nature trip, staycation or holiday with our curated guide.
Articles
The Geography of Oxfordshire
(Wikipedia)
Walking in the Cotswolds
(Enjoy England)
Explore the Hanson Way on National Cycle Route 5
(Enjoy England)
The State of Nature in Oxfordshire (2017)
(Wild Oxfordshire)
Free downloadable walks, circular and linear, short and long
(The Oxfordshire Cotswolds)
The State of Nature in Oxfordshire (2017)
(Wild Oxfordshire)
Useful Websites
Countryside at Ox. County Council
Walks and rides, the natural environment and access information.
Oxfordshire’s National Nature Reserves
Nature reserves that Natural England identifies as among England’s finest sites for wildlife and/or geology.
Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
Explore Wildlife, Landscapes and the Reserves of the local Wildlife Trust.
Oxfordshire Wildlife & Landscape Study
Results of an Oxfordshire Wildlife and Landscape Study (OWLS) – landscape character and biodiversity.
Natural History Society of Oxfordshire
The Ashmolean Natural History Society of Oxfordshire. Promoting the study and enjoyment of its natural history.
Walking in Oxfordshire
A number of walks all free to download and print.
Oxford Conservation Volunteers
Conserving the wildlife and traditional landscape of the Oxford area since 1977.
CPRE Oxfordshire
Campaign to Protect Rural England, Oxfordshire. News, Campaigns, Resources, Events.
Wild Oxfordshire
Local charity providing a co-ordinated and strategic approach to conservation in Oxfordshire. Biodiversity info & State of Nature reports…
Oxford Urban Wildlife Group
To maintain and conserve wildlife in Oxford, and to help local people discover the city’s wildlife and wild places…
Oxfordshire Area Ramblers
We’re all about walking. Whether you’re looking for people to walk with or wanting to help improve the paths.
Nature reserves in Oxfordshire
Details of Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest by writers at Wikipedia.
Things to do – Oxfordshire Cotswolds
Nature, River & Countryside things to do such as boating, walking, nature reserves to visit, country parks, animal attractions and more.
Countryside Access Map
Oxfordshire County Council interactive public rights of way map.
Trust for Oxfordshire’s Environment
TOE is helping local people restore nature, tackle the climate emergency and connect with Oxfordshire’s wild side.
Walks in Oxfordshire
18 walks with good descriptions, map and photos. Not mobile friendly at time of review.
Oxfordshire Nature News
Sponsored listings
Rural Retreats in Oxfordshire
Charming cottages, country houses, apartments and more throughout the Oxfordshire countryside, or maybe a stately home where Springwatch was filmed in 2017.