Wittenham Clumps

Why am I putting such a well known place on here? Everyone knows it, right? Well, yes if you come from South Oxfordshire, or ride passed on the train or in a car. But...newbies in Didcot, this is for you.

Car parks and loos...
There are two you can use. One is at the foot of the two hills. The other belongs to the Earth Trust beneath Castle Hill but you have to leave by 4pm. There is also a loo here. 

You can find the Clumps on this map. 

We love it here. First, it is near. Second it is free. Third there is both a wood and the river. Also...it is a short walk across the river to Dorchester. There is a load of room to roam around/ roll down hills and the views are pretty spectacular indeed. 

The Clumps are managed by the Earth Trust. They have parking and put on numerous events throughout the year (okay, mostly spring when you can watch the lambing). They are two chalk hills and can be seen for miles around. They were iron age hill forts - the ditches are still visible. They hosted the Romans too, and various artefacts have been excavated there. 

The Clumps are the most visited outdoor attraction in Oxfordshire. You will come across people in what you might think is the furthest part of the woods, but it is not so crowded that you will be disturbed. 

You will find plumbs and blackberries here. 

You can take dogs here - it's v popular. There are cows grazing. 


Pictures:

Spectacular views! 

We didn't make this but we did sit inside:) 

Nearby

Dorchester (as above)
Brightwell Cum Sotwell I and II
Wallingford

Also...
Brightwell Donkey Sanctuary.