Shotover Country Park (including Brasenose Woods) - Oxford’s Outdoor Venue Guide

Category: Parks and Countryside
Address: Old Road, OX3 8TA
Size: 117 hectares
Miles to City Centre: 3.3
Miles to Ring Road: .04
Size of events: Small to medium

Shotover Country Park is a mainly wooded country park with a small green space by the Old Road car park (Mary Sadler Field).  It offers spectacular views from the top across south Oxfordshire.

The park is an intimate mosaic of hidden valleys, varied landscapes and diverse habitats; ideal for running events, nature trails etc. 

Active Travel: 30 minutes’ cycle from the city centre.

Public transport: Nearby bus stop at the bottom of Old Road, which will require a 15-20min walk uphill to the park.

Parking: Limited spaces at the top of Shotover Hill on Old Road; parking is free.

• Shotover is a nationally important wildlife site and the majority of the site is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
• Event organisers must take great care when holding an event. Marking of running routes can under no circumstances harm trees
• Some areas are densely wooded and it is recommended to mark running routes clearly and have appropriate GPS tracking in place
• Size restrictions for vehicles accessing via Old Road apply. Shuttle mini buses for event attendees are recommended.

• Park location

• Cross country events
• Orienteering events
• Nature events/education activities

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