by Keira Garrigan | Nov 4, 2023
This 107 hectare nature reserve should be on your radar for all sorts of reasons: sloping valleys with stunning views of the Chiltern Hills (especially lovely now that autumn is painting the trees in a gorgeous hues); 900 different types of fungi, varying landscapes...
by Keira Garrigan | Oct 29, 2023
This working farm is just the ticket for a little adventure. Walk amongst the piglets (my favourite part) feed the sheep (animal feed purchased from the farm shop), stroke the lambs during lambing season, take a peek at the calves and marvel at the size of the...
by Keira Garrigan | Oct 22, 2023
Aren’t we spoilt for woodland walks in Oxford and beyond? So many on our doorstep to choose from. It may come as no surprise find out that Oxford was, from the earliest historical days, one of the best-wooded shires in England. This ancient wood is one of the...
by Keira Garrigan | Oct 19, 2023
Sydlings Copse is such a secluded space, rich and diverse in wildlife. Teaming with birds and insect life: look high for red kites and low for burrowing bees and lizards come summer. The trickle of the little stream which flows through the reserve can be heard amidst...
by Keira Garrigan | Sep 27, 2023
Water Eaton is a great place for a walk, cycle and scoot and also a great big secret. Luckily a friend recommended it as somewhere for the children to practice their cycling and scooting, so we’re sharing this gem with you too. You essentially follow the...
