Family Nature Adventures at woods in Oxfordshire
Our growing collection of nature adventures in woods across Oxfordshire with notes on what we noticed and what to look out for at all the wonderful shady retreats that our gorgeous county has to offer.
June 2026 · Nature Reserves
The Trap Grounds
A small but perfectly formed nature reserve, brimming with diversity near to the city centre.
May 2026 · Nature Reserves
Lye Valley Nature Reserve
A wildlife packed stroll through a hidden wilderness on the edge of Headington.
May 2026 · Nature Reserves
Earth Trust
An epic adventure spotting newts, buzzards, kingfishers, caterpillars and so much more.
May 2026 · Parks & Gardens
Harcourt Arboretum
Soaking in the tranquil atmosphere of the woods and meadows, hugging giant redwoods and saying hi to the peacocks.
May 2026 · Woods · Free
Steventon Copse
A magical, short walk through the shady woods watching flittering damselflies, accompanied by a choir of birds.
April 2026 · Nature Reserves · Free
Cothill Fen
A distinctly Jurassic stroll through the most diverse area in Oxfordshire, taking in FIVE nature reserves. We saw solitary bees, fossils, woodpeckers and some impressive geology.
April 2026 · Nature Reserves · Free
Thrupp Lake
A beautiful walk from Radley Station to Abingdon, passing under the bridge, around the lake and through Barton Fields, hearing an astonishing number of birds along the way.
March 2026 · Nature Reserve · Event
Barton Fields
A guided walk around the nature reserve, bird watching, learning how to spot signs of animals and handling newts and slow worms
