Otmoor RSPB reserve
#6794 among destinations in the United Kingdom


Facts and practical information
Otmoor RSPB Reserve is a nature reserve, managed by the RSPB, between Beckley and Oddington, within the wider area of Otmoor, in Oxfordshire, England. The reserve was established in 1997 and restored large areas of marshland from what had previously been farmland. The RSPB reserve covers around 1,000 acres. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
European turtle dove
The European turtle dove, a member of the Columbidae family, spends its summers in the southwestern Palearctic and winters in northern sub-Saharan Africa. First described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758, this bird was originally classified in the genus Columba but was later...
BirdsPeregrine falcon
The peregrine falcon, a member of the Falconidae family, is celebrated for its astonishing speed and hunting prowess. It can reach speeds exceeding 320 km/h (200 mph) during its iconic dive, known as a stoop, making it the fastest bird and animal on Earth.
BirdsMerlin
The merlin, also known as the pigeon hawk, is a small yet formidable falcon found throughout the Northern Hemisphere, with various subspecies populating both North America and Eurasia. Renowned for their speed and hunting prowess, these birds primarily prey on small...
BirdsWhinchat
The whinchat is a delightful small bird that migrates between Europe, Western Asia, and Central Africa. Formerly believed to be part of the thrush family, it is now classified under the Old World flycatcher family. This bird favors open grassy areas with a mix of rough...
BirdsCommon redshank
The common redshank is a fascinating bird found across Eurasia, belonging to the Scolopacidae family. This wader was first named *Tringa* by Aldrovandus in 1599, drawing from the Ancient Greek word "trungas." Its species name, *totanus*, is derived from the Italian...
Birds
Otmoor RSPB reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sandfield Road, Cutteslowe Park, Headington Shark, Boarstall Tower.
4.3 miSWParkSandfield Road, Oxford
109 min walk • Sandfield Road is a road in the suburb of Headington, Oxford, England. It is close to the John Radcliffe Hospital. It was home to author and academic J. R. R. Tolkien in the 1950s and 1960s.
3.9 miSWParkCutteslowe Park, Oxford
99 min walk • Cutteslowe Park is a public park in Cutteslowe in North Oxford, England. It was established in 1936 when Oxford City Council acquired land of the former Cutteslowe Manor farm, whose house still stands at its centre. More land was acquired in 1937 and 1938, including purchases from the Dean and Chaplain of Westminster.
4.4 miSLarge sculpture and a popular photo opHeadington Shark, Oxford
114 min walk • The Headington Shark is a rooftop sculpture located at 2 New High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, depicting a large shark embedded head-first in the roof of a house.
3.7 miEForts and castles, Museum, History museumBoarstall Tower
95 min walk • Boarstall Tower is a 14th-century moated gatehouse located in Boarstall, Buckinghamshire, England, and now, with its surrounding gardens, a National Trust property.
4 miSChurchSt Andrew's Church, Oxford
103 min walk • St Andrew's Church, Headington is a Church of England parish church in the village of Old Headington, Oxfordshire, England, now absorbed as part of the suburb of Headington in the city of Oxford. The church building is located in St Andrew's Road. It is a Grade II* listed building.
4.4 miSWJ. R. R. Tolkien, CemeteryWolvercote Cemetery, Oxford
112 min walk • Wolvercote Cemetery is a cemetery in the parish of Wolvercote and district of Cutteslowe in Oxford, England. Its main entrance is on Banbury Road and it has a side entrance in Five Mile Drive.
2.4 miWChurchSt Nicholas' Church
61 min walk • St Nicholas' Church, Islip is the Church of England parish church of Islip, Oxfordshire, a village about 3 miles east of Kidlington and 5 miles north of Oxford.
4.3 miSWChurch, J. R. R. TolkienSt Anthony of Padua, Oxford
110 min walk • The Church of St Anthony of Padua, Oxford is a yellow brick-built Catholic church in suburb of Headington, east Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. The church building is located in Headley Way.
4.4 miSParkCS Lewis Nature Reserve, Oxford
114 min walk • CS Lewis Nature Reserve is a 3-hectare nature reserve in Risinghurst, a suburb of Oxford in Oxfordshire. It is managed by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.
4.1 miSWNightlifeVictoria Arms, Oxford
104 min walk • The Victoria Arms is a pub on the eastern bank of the River Cherwell at the end of Mill Lane close to Old Marston, northeast of Oxford, England. There was once a ford across the Cherwell here, in use since the 12th century. An inn was originally constructed during the 17th century and was then rebuilt in 1840.
4.4 miSWStreetLonsdale Road, Oxford
113 min walk • Lonsdale Road is a residential road in Summertown, north Oxford, England. The road runs between Banbury Road to the west and the River Cherwell to the east. To the south is Summer Fields School, a private preparatory school.