Visitor Information
The reserve is open at all times and is visited by around 100,000 people annually.
The reserve is known locally as the 'Wittenham Clumps', the hill tops provide spectacular views of the Oxfordshire countryside. The Northmoor Trust offers a self-guided walk and a regular programme of events.
How to find us
Little Wittenham Nature Reserve is situated about 15 km south of Oxford city centre and about 5 km north-east of Didcot. Vehicle access is from minor roads, via the B4015 to the north west or the B4016 to the south. The main access point is from Castle Hill car park, located at OS Grid Ref. SU567924 (Landranger Map 164). Maps
Conduct on site
Within the open grassland areas of the reserve there is open public access for informal recreation. Popular activities include, dog walking, kite or model glider flying and bird watching. The site has also been the subject of many studies by local naturalists.
Within Little Wittenham Wood public access is restricted to public rights of way and permissive paths as indicated in the map. This is to provide large areas in which the reserve's wildlife can survive without excessive disturbance. Please bear in mind that this is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
A warden is often present on site and will happily deal with any enquiries you have.
| Activities NOT allowed on the Reserve
Horse riding and cycling are restricted to the public bridleway. ** Dogs must be kept on leads ** |
