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Farmoor Reservoir – Farmoor Reservoir Dam loop from Wytham Woods

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Farmoor Reservoir – Farmoor Reservoir Dam loop from Wytham Woods

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Farmoor Reservoir – Farmoor Reservoir Dam loop from Wytham Woods

03:29

13.5km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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946 m

Great Path and View Across Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

4.16 km

Denman's Copse

Forest

6.59 km

Whitley Brake

Forest

10.6 km

Farmoor Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Farmoor Reservoir is surrounded by beautiful countryside and woodland. The area is home to lots of birdlife, including black-headed gull, Eurasian coot, great cormorant, greylag goose, mute swans, tufted duck, white wagtail, mallard, plus more.

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11.2 km

Farmoor Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

11.6 km

View of Farmoor Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

unfortunately cycling is prohibited 😐

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11.9 km

Pinkhill Meadow Nature Reserve

Highlight • River

Pinkhill Meadow is a beautiful ten acre nature reserve with lagoons, perched between the reservoir and the loop in the river. See if you can spot the Club-tailed Dragonfly through the reeds.

Tip by

12.3 km

Pinkhill Lock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Built in 1791, Pinkhill Lock lies on the edge of Farmoor Reservoir in the vibrant Oxford landscape. The lock itself is particularly pretty and if you want to admire it …

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13.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

3.69 km

2.18 km

1.46 km

1.32 km

Surfaces

5.86 km

3.50 km

2.01 km

895 m

808 m

432 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

29°C

12°C

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Farmoor Reservoir – Farmoor Reservoir Dam loop from Wytham Woods

Great Path and View Across Reservoir

Farmoor Reservoir

Farmoor Reservoir Dam

View of Farmoor Reservoir

Pinkhill Meadow Nature Reserve

Pinkhill Lock

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