Shotover Country Park
Oxford, Oxfordshire ·
Quick answer
Shotover Country Park, a 117-hectare SSSI on Shotover Hill near Oxford, is managed with walking, jogging and dog walking as core permitted uses. Three waymarked trails range from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Free parking is available on Old Road, Headington.
Walk Starting Point
Distance
4 miles
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Available
About this walk
Shotover Country Park is a 117-hectare Site of Special Scientific Interest on the edge of Oxford, with three graded trails from a gentle 30-minute red loop up to a 2-hour green route across the hill's varied woodland and heath. Dog walking is a listed permitted activity, with free parking off Old Road. Some sections share bridleways with horse riders and cyclists, so keep dogs under control around other trail users and livestock.
Terrain
🅿️ Parking
Free parking at the main car park on Old Road, Headington (OX3 8TA), with alternative parking at Horspath Sports Ground.
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