Shotover Country Park
Just beyond Oxford’s Eastern Bypass, Shotover Country Park offers a variety of walks through fields and woodland. Containing bridleways, mountain bike trails, and three different marked walks ranging between 30 minutes and 2 hours in duration, it can be a great alternative to the inner-city parks. From the top of the hill, there are expansive views back over Oxford, making it a perfect place for a summer picnic. If you’re visiting with children, there is a sandpit available on the red walking trail, and parking is available for both cars and bikes.