You can also view these routes on our interactive countryside map. Check out the similar venues below or view events in oxford. Download our an easytofollow map, comprehensive directions and points of local interest. Get to the oxford ring road and go clockwise to the headington road roundabout then see map and below. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for shotover country park on your website. At the traffic lights continue straight ahead on old road. History of shotover in south oxfordshire map and description. Discovering shotover country park oxford city council countryside service brasenose farm the eastern bypass oxford ox ff t. Shotover is just off the ringroad close to risinghurst, and has a series of walks through the woodlands for the family to enjoy. A voluntary organisation founded to research and communicate the importance of shotover hill for wildlife. The ceremonial county borders warwickshire to the northwest, northamptonshire to the northeast, buckinghamshire to the east, berkshire to the south, wiltshire to the southwest and gloucestershire to the west.
Shotover country park headington 2020 all you need to. For an added mental challenge, you must navigate your way around the course, between each checkpoint marked on a map. Follow it all the way to the top and park in the gravel car park. Information about walks around shotover and stanton st john. Oxford city guide parks and meadows in oxford what to see. Historic development shotover was part of the royal forest of shotover during the middle ages, the rangership of which was given to timothy tyrrell in 16. View our wide selection of houses and flats for sale in shotover, headington. Find properties to buy in shotover, headington, oxford ox3 with the uks largest datadriven property portal. Oxford city council building a world class city for everyone. Shotover is actually just to the east of the city of oxford search shotover county park online and you should find directions. Information from a history of the county of oxford. Shotover country park, oxford mountain biking trails. Shotover country park at the edge of oxford is a perfect place to visit to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. An early c18 country house surrounded by a contemporary formal garden, set within an c18c19 landscape park.
The park is an intimate mosaic of hidden valleys, varies landscapes and diverse habitats. For shotover hill light blue route for brasenose farm green route the east. The surrounding parkland is open to the public as shotover country park, and is. Shotover country park is owned by oxford university and oxford. We are monitoring our operations daily to ensure we are taking the right actions to protect our residents, employees and visitors. Exploring shotover country park leaflet and map oxford. Two garden buildings were designed in the early 1730s by william kent. This map is reproduced from ordnance survey material with the permission of.
How to get to shotover key to main map thoroughly modern. We were the managers of the pub from 2 august 1970 21 may 1971. Over the top of shotover hill, the old road is known as shotover plain. Oxfordshire abbreviated oxon, from oxonium, the latin name for oxford is a county in south east england. Parke ang shotover country park sa hiniusang gingharian. The site is managed by oxford city council as a country park. And with waymarked walks, and leaflets availble by the notcie board in plastic boxes to keep them dry. Oxford county is taking steps to support our communitys response to covid19 coronavirus disease and measures taken by southwestern public health. The council manage the park and devised the three marked routes shown on the. Shotover country park, oxford mountain biking trails trailforks. Shotover park also called shotover house is an 18thcentury country house and park in wheatley, oxfordshire, england.
Exploring shotover country park leaflet and map oxford city. Oxford charlbury road chadlington road cherwell boathouse dragon school st margarets aristotle lane st margarets centre polstead road st margarets road y. Oxford city guide maps tourist information oxford city. Located in oxford, shotover view provides 55 one and twobedroom luxury apartments for independent living with beautiful communal areas in which to relax and socialise. Running route in oxford, united kingdom, created on 04232007 half road, half through fields and woods. Shotover plain, south oxfordshire area information, map. Shotover is open to everyone to enjoy throughout the year free of charge and is ideal for a summer picnic, leisurely strolls, a walk with the dog, jogging, riding, or orienteering. Map 2 illustrates records of protected and notable species in oxford. If you are planning a trip to shotover country park then ignor this destination as it is in the completely wrong area.
From the churchill hospital, turn right onto old road heading towards the junction with windmill road. Shotover country park near oxford shotover country park at the edge of oxford is a perfect place to visit to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Information about the area, news, details of events, courses, and opportunities for volunteers, leaflets and publications, membership information, and details of work with schools. Shotover, forest hill with shotover 1001106 historic england. A compartment map is included figure 2 along with the surrounding. Meet the oxford ring road at the headington roundabout then see map and below. For a map of the park and directions to getting there, download the city council pdf. An orienteering race is a staggered start trail run with a difference there is no set route. Heritage list entry summary for oxford lodge approximately 400 metres north west of shotover park. Shotover country park is known for the beautiful areas of rare heather habitat, small valleys with streams and ditches, woodland, grassland, wetlands, springs, a natural sandpit and stunning views over oxford. If you would like to book shotover as a venue for your public event or filming, no matter how small, please phone 01865 252407. Sacs, sssis, local wildlife sites, ancient woodland, local nature reserves, wildlife corridors and slincs. Shotover circular walk route 1 provides three possible short walks to cs lewis nature reserve, across shotover plain to shotover estate and to shotover country park, where you can follow one of three colourcoded walking trails.
Shotover, an extraparochial tract in headington district, oxfordshire. Shotover country park one of oxfords hidden gems and one that doesnt have any play equipment. The house, garden and park are grade ilisted with english heritage, and 18 additional structures on the property are also listed. Our professional and friendly staff team offer planned care and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist in emergency situations all the spacious apartments have loungedining areas, fitted adjoining. Oxford city council download shotover country park leisure and culture. Shotover country park a4142 slade hospital horspath th rd trading estate e a s t e r n b y on rd rover car works magdalen bridge rd rd thames or isis college boat houses victoria 180 hotel south hinksey garden centre youlbury scout camp jarn mound open university europa school of english westwood foxcombe rd country hotel oxford rd a34 hill. It is easy to get to shotover which is located just to the east of oxford. Oxford city council download shotover country park leisure and culture parks and open spaces. Property for sale in shotover, headington, oxford ox3.
Shotover country park is a park in oxfordshire and has an elevation of 568 feet. A circular walk around the footpaths in shotover country park right on the edge of oxford. Wheatley village archive shotover hill and country park. For a copy of the full scale map, please see the attached pdf. Shotover country park a4142 slade hospital horspath th rd trading estate e a s t e r n b y on rd rover car works. Shotover country park offers everyone a chance to enjoy a place of beauty and history right on the edge of oxford. Oxford city guide parks and meadows in oxford what to. High quality examples of locally rare acid grassland habitat is found in shotover country park recognised through a national level sssi designation, and playing. Shotover country park is situated southeast of old headington. Shotover country park covers 117 hectares 289 acres on the southern slopes of shotover hill and provides spectacular views across south oxfordshire. Shotover country park has been managed for amenity by oxford city council for. It encompasses ancient woodland, flowery meadows, marshes, ponds, brackencovered slopes and shotover hill where you will find splendid views across south oxfordshire.
It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Shotover view, oxford, oxfordshire, ox4 2ra housing with. Get maps of the city of oxford, landmarks, summertown, cowley road, parking, oxford university, museums, theatres, a map of england, and sightseeing itineraries. Covering 289 acres, the country park sits on the southern slopes of shotover hill. Shotover, forest hill with shotover 1001106 historic. The country park is open all day, every day, and entry is free. Sleek and seductive, malmaison offers a daringly fashionable setting for sampling sumptuous flavours.
Shotover country park is a 289 acre site located on the outskirts of oxford. Shotover circular walks oxfordshire county council. Pass through kissing gate and continue to wide dirt track. Visit shotover country park on your trip to headington. Set within 21 hectares 50 acres kilkenny lane country park is an ideal location for playing, walking, jogging, horseriding or simply relaxing with a picnic. It has been prepared in accordance with the statutory requirement on all district councils to produce, and to keep up to date, local plans covering the whole of their district. Covering 117 hectares 289 acres on the southern slopes of shotover hill there are spectacular views from the top across south oxfordshire. There is a map at the entrance to the nature reserve and you can do a nice loop around the reserve passing by the small lakes. Exploring shotover country park leaflet and map oxford city council.
Enjoy walking, jogging, riding and relaxing which enjoying beautiful views across south oxfordshire. Bl across car park to the entrance to shotover country park. Exploring shotover country park leaflet and map pdf, 1. For a copy of the full scale map, please see the attached pdf 1047591. Jan 01, 2020 set within 21 hectares 50 acres kilkenny lane country park is an ideal location for playing, walking, jogging, horseriding or simply relaxing with a picnic.
Best trails in shotover country park oxfordshire, england. Most of the park is a site of special scientific interest sssi, and it has been managed by the oxford city council since the late 1930s. This land is open to the public and managed by the oxford city council. Map 1 shows ctas and other areas of importance for wildlife in oxford including. To the north of the plain, the land is farmed but the plain itself and the land to the south comprise shotover country park. Our professional and friendly staff team offer planned care and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist in emergency situations all the spacious apartments have. Legend current stage future stage cyclewaytrack existing proposed reserve 309 lower shotover road, p. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. No future events currently found at shotover country park in oxford view past events. A biodiversity action plan for oxford city council 2015 2020. Brief history of shotover hill and the roads turnpikes to oxford. Once on this road, just stay on it and eventually it will turn into a narrow country road which is quite steep. Shotover country park oxford, oxfordshire park, sports. Shotover country park boundary patrol oxfordshire, england.
Mostly pretty flat but with one long shallow uphill and. Nahimutang ni sa kondado sa oxfordshire ug apil sa nasod sa inglatera, sa habagatang bahin sa nasod, 80 km sa kasadpan sa london ang ulohan sa nasod. Map 3 illustrates records of habitats of principal importance in oxford. There are spectacular views across south oxfordshire from the top and the waymarked walking route explores the mosaic of hidden valleys, woodland, ponds, fields and grassland with lots of wildlife to enjoy.