by Keira Garrigan | Nov 7, 2023
A former gravel pit, Thrupp Lake has been transformed into a wildlife safe haven for many protected species – including otters. Follow the clearly signposted circular route, at 1.7km it’s perfect for a stroll with little ones, and enjoy taking in the sights and...
by Keira Garrigan | Nov 1, 2023
Otmoor, you are quite spectacular! File this one for late November/ December and into January when the starlings will descend in their thousands to roost in the trees and you will be privy to the most breath-taking murmuration. Between 80 – 100k will come to...
by Keira Garrigan | Oct 26, 2023
What a treetop adventure! I say this not as somebody who has watched from the ground but got involved – why should the children have all the fun?! Well organised, safe, lots of fun, a little bit terrifying with a big adrenaline rush. I genuinely felt challenged...
by Keira Garrigan | Oct 23, 2023
If you are somebody who loves being near, or on, the water then a walk around Farmoor Reservoir is for you. It’s really quite exhilarating! There are 2 reservoirs, one which is a 1.7 mile walk around and another which is 2.4 miles. There is a causeway which...
by Keira Garrigan | Oct 22, 2023
This looped bike track is awesome and although only about 100m or so, the undulations and speed you can get up to on it make it really exciting for little ones. But it’s not just for confident bikers, newbies and those needing to up their confidence can have a slow...
