FAQs

Please fill out a research application form.

Please email: OGE@admin.ox.ac.uk.

Anybody else who is helping with your project in any way must also have a research permit. Please ask them to fill out the registration form.

Only for specific access, and all road vehicles must stay on the surfaced track. Parking is very limited and the overflow carpark should be used where possible. Please make enquiries for your needs: OGE@admin.ox.ac.uk
 

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Specific permission is required with suitable vehicles only.

Some areas are waterlogged all year round, vehicles will damage the tracks.

We will assist where needed but walking is best.

You will need to notify us of your plans. We have activities which may put you in danger if we do not know your whereabouts . We have created WhatsApp groups to help with safety and notifications. We will add you to relevant groups if you specify your intentions.

We will close access to the Woods when average wind speeds reach 40mph. Do not enter if the conditions are this unfavourable. Researchers will receive updates via the relevant WhatsApp group. To receive these updates make sure you register your mobile phone number on your research application form.

Please email: OGE@admin.ox.ac.uk.

Please email: OGE@admin.ox.ac.uk  

All information on drone-flying can be found here.

Please view this page and fill in the booking form here. Please send this to: wytham.woods@admin.ox.ac.uk.

Please fill in this form and send to: wytham.woods@admin.ox.ac.uk.

There will be physical signs and updated notice boards at the gates and a bulletin on the home page of the website. Closed to everyone means no access due to the woods being unsafe.

We have scheduled closures as well as unforeseen ones due to high winds and other reasons. You will be notified as soon as possible of anything planned.