What's here? at Otmoor
Available on site
Open daily, dawn-dusk. 30 spaces. Found at the end of Otmoor lane. Level and limestone surfaced can be uneven in places. No lighting.
If the car park is full please do not park along Otmoor Lane, as this can block access for emergency vehicles.
A mix of different paths, both flat and undulating. Paths are uneven in places and may be wet and muddy after rain. There are kissing gates around the reserve.
A mix of different paths, both flat and undulating. Paths are uneven in places and may be wet and muddy after rain. There are kissing gates around the reserve.
The reserve has two viewing screens and the wetland watch lookout hide. Seating is available in the hide and at the screens, all viewing facilities are accessed via sloping paths.
The reserve has two trails. A mix of different paths, both flat and undulating. Paths are uneven in places and may be wet and muddy after rain. Benches can be found at several points around the reserve.
The visitor trail is a 1.5 mile flat trail which takes you to the heart of the reserve, passing the Wetland Watch lookout and viewing screens.
The Oxfordshire Way skirts the southern edge of Otmoor, giving you fantastic views across the whole of the reserve.
Not available on site
There are no toilets here. The nearest public toilets are in Headington around 4.5 miles away.
There are no toilets here. The nearest public toilets are in Headington around 4.5 miles away.
There are no toilets here. The nearest public toilets are in Headington around 4.5 miles away.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
Restrictions
Dogs are welcome on the public footpaths and bridleways on the reserve but must be kept under close, effective control at all times.
Dogs are not allowed off the paths onto any of the fields, nor along the visitor trail or other permissive paths.
There are 'no dogs' signs on various gates to indicate which paths they cannot use.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.