It is with much regret that we have had to close Wytham Woods today (22/03/2020) with immediate effect. Please do not visit.
We are of course devastated to have to close at this time, but the health and wellbeing of our visitors and staff have to be our top priority. Having observed the numbers visiting yesterday, it is clear that social distancing guidelines cannot be maintained.
We hope that, alongside the rest of the country, the harder we work now, the sooner we will be able to resume normal life.
Our sincere apologies to anybody who journeys here today only to be turned away, but we hope that you will be understanding and supportive of our decision.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday: 10am to dusk
Weekends and bank holidays: dawn to dusk
The Woods are open every day of the year including bank holidays, unless essential management work is being undertaken.
Planned closure dates for essential management work
The entirety of Wytham Woods will be closed on the following dates:
Friday 17 January - Monday 20 January 2020 inclusive
Friday 14 February - Monday 17 February 2020 inclusive
Walking in the Woods
Walking in Wytham Woods requires a walking permit, these are free and the application process is simple. To apply please fill out this form or call 01865 726832.
Once you receive your permit please remember to keep it with you when you visit as you may be asked to produce it for inspection.
How to get here
Bus: The ST2 Science Transit Shuttle runs from Oxford to Wytham on an hourly basis. Visit the Thames Travel website for timetables, fares and route information.
The Number 6 bus runs from Oxford to Wolvercote, from which Wytham is a 20-25 minute walk. Visit the Oxford Bus Company website for timetable, fares and route information.
Car park: Wytham has free parking for a generous number of cars. Sat Nav users should use OX2 8QQ.
Bicycles are not allowed in Wytham Woods. Please leave them in the car park.
Directions: Take the turning next to the White Hart and then turn right onto the private road. Keep going up the hill until you reach the car park on the left.
A smaller car park can also be found at Botley Lodge (OX2 9BQ).
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Disabled access
Wheelchair users can request gate combination numbers to ease access into the Woods. Powered wheelchairs can access the main woodland track. Please email wytham.woods@admin.ox.ac.uk to arrange this.
Please note that dogs are not allowed in the Woods.
