Over the top of shotover hill, the old road is known as shotover plain. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for shotover country park on your website. Bl across car park to the entrance to shotover country park. Information from a history of the county of oxford. Property for sale in shotover, headington, oxford ox3. Oxford county is taking steps to support our communitys response to covid19 coronavirus disease and measures taken by southwestern public health. This land is open to the public and managed by the oxford city council. 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. Exploring shotover country park leaflet and map oxford city.
Legend current stage future stage cyclewaytrack existing proposed reserve 309 lower shotover road, p. If you are planning a trip to shotover country park then ignor this destination as it is in the completely wrong area. If you would like to book shotover as a venue for your public event or filming, no matter how small, please phone 01865 252407. For a copy of the full scale map, please see the attached pdf 1047591. The surrounding parkland is open to the public as shotover country park, and is. Enjoy walking, jogging, riding and relaxing which enjoying beautiful views across south oxfordshire. At the traffic lights continue straight ahead on old road. Shotover country park is situated southeast of old headington. Oxford city guide maps tourist information oxford city. Shotover country park oxford, oxfordshire park, sports. The council manage the park and devised the three marked routes shown on the. Shotover view, oxford, oxfordshire, ox4 2ra housing with. It is easy to get to shotover which is located just to the east of oxford.
Covering 117 hectares 289 acres on the southern slopes of shotover hill there are spectacular views from the top across south oxfordshire. Covering 289 acres, the country park sits on the southern slopes of shotover hill. 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. Exploring shotover country park leaflet and map oxford city council. Exploring shotover country park leaflet and map pdf, 1. Shotover country park map oxfordshire, england mapcarta. Get maps of the city of oxford, landmarks, summertown, cowley road, parking, oxford university, museums, theatres, a map of england, and sightseeing itineraries. 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. 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.
Oxford city council download shotover country park leisure and culture. Map 3 illustrates records of habitats of principal importance in oxford. 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. Shotover country park boundary patrol oxfordshire, england. Follow it all the way to the top and park in the gravel car park. Shotover country park is a 289 acre site located on the outskirts of oxford. Shotover country park, oxford mountain biking trails trailforks. Brief history of shotover hill and the roads turnpikes to oxford. Meet the oxford ring road at the headington roundabout then see map and below. Shotover plain, south oxfordshire area information, map. Once on this road, just stay on it and eventually it will turn into a narrow country road which is quite steep. For a copy of the full scale map, please see the attached pdf.
For a map of the park and directions to getting there, download the city council pdf. Heritage list entry summary for oxford lodge approximately 400 metres north west of shotover park. Running route in oxford, united kingdom, created on 04232007 half road, half through fields and woods. No future events currently found at shotover country park in oxford view past events. We are monitoring our operations daily to ensure we are taking the right actions to protect our residents, employees and visitors.
We were the managers of the pub from 2 august 1970 21 may 1971. 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. How to get to shotover key to main map thoroughly modern. 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. You can also view these routes on our interactive countryside map. Map 2 illustrates records of protected and notable species in oxford.
Oxford city guide parks and meadows in oxford what to. Shotover circular walks oxfordshire county council. The park is an intimate mosaic of hidden valleys, varies landscapes and diverse habitats. Shotover country park is a popular venue for a range of different events including guided walk, cross country races, orienteering competitions, sponsored walks, and treasure hunts. Oxford city guide parks and meadows in oxford what to see. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site. Two garden buildings were designed in the early 1730s by william kent. Map 1 shows ctas and other areas of importance for wildlife in oxford including. Parke ang shotover country park sa hiniusang gingharian. It encompasses ancient woodland, flowery meadows, marshes, ponds, brackencovered slopes and shotover hill where you will find splendid views across south oxfordshire. Oxford city council building a world class city for everyone. An early c18 country house surrounded by a contemporary formal garden, set within an c18c19 landscape park. Sleek and seductive, malmaison offers a daringly fashionable setting for sampling sumptuous flavours.
A compartment map is included figure 2 along with the surrounding. A biodiversity action plan for oxford city council 2015 2020. Shotover country park headington 2020 all you need to. There are three waymarked trails to guide you through the park. 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. This map is reproduced from ordnance survey material with the permission of. History of shotover in south oxfordshire map and description. 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. Download our an easytofollow map, comprehensive directions and points of local interest. Sacs, sssis, local wildlife sites, ancient woodland, local nature reserves, wildlife corridors and slincs. Shotover country park has been managed for amenity by oxford city council for. 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. Best trails in shotover country park oxfordshire, england.
Check out the similar venues below or view events in oxford. Shotover country park, oxford mountain biking trails. Shotover country park offers everyone a chance to enjoy a place of beauty and history right on the edge of oxford. Shotover country park is owned by oxford university and oxford. Exploring shotover country park leaflet and map oxford. Discovering shotover country park oxford city council countryside service brasenose farm the eastern bypass oxford ox ff t. The house, garden and park are grade ilisted with english heritage, and 18 additional structures on the property are also listed. Information about walks around shotover and stanton st john. Pass through kissing gate and continue to wide dirt track. Shotover is actually just to the east of the city of oxford search shotover county park online and you should find directions. A circular walk around the footpaths in shotover country park right on the edge of oxford.
For an added mental challenge, you must navigate your way around the course, between each checkpoint marked on a map. Visit shotover country park on your trip to headington. The site is managed by oxford city council as a country park. 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. Wheatley village archive shotover hill and country park. Shotover country park is a park in oxfordshire and has an elevation of 568 feet. To the north of the plain, the land is farmed but the plain itself and the land to the south comprise shotover country park.
Shotover park also called shotover house is an 18thcentury country house and park in wheatley, oxfordshire, england. The shotover arms was situated at 298 london road, headington. Shotover country park covers 117 hectares 289 acres on the southern slopes of shotover hill and provides spectacular views across south oxfordshire. Lovely place to visit, amazing country park area so close to oxford, but its lovely and quiet, an amazing find. 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. Find properties to buy in shotover, headington, oxford ox3 with the uks largest datadriven property portal. 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. Oxfordshire abbreviated oxon, from oxonium, the latin name for oxford is a county in south east england.
For shotover hill light blue route for brasenose farm green route the east. The country park is open all day, every day, and entry is free. 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. 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.
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 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. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. And with waymarked walks, and leaflets availble by the notcie board in plastic boxes to keep them dry. Mostly pretty flat but with one long shallow uphill and. Shotover country park at the edge of oxford is a perfect place to visit to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. High quality examples of locally rare acid grassland habitat is found in shotover country park recognised through a national level sssi designation, and playing. View our wide selection of houses and flats for sale in shotover, headington. 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 country park one of oxfords hidden gems and one that doesnt have any play equipment. Get to the oxford ring road and go clockwise to the headington road roundabout then see map and below.
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