Arncott Wood

Wood, Forest in Oxfordshire Cherwell

England

Arncott Wood

'Slow failed road surface' On the road towards Arncott, coming down the ramp from the M40 bridge.
'Slow failed road surface' Credit: Robin Webster

Arncott Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Oxfordshire, England. Covering an area of approximately 100 hectares, it is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The wood is part of the wider Arncott and Ambrosden Woods complex and is managed by the Forestry Commission.

The woodland is predominantly made up of broadleaf trees, including oak, ash, and beech, which create a lush and vibrant canopy during the summer months. The forest floor is covered with a diverse range of flora, including bluebells, wild garlic, and wood anemones, providing a colorful and fragrant atmosphere.

Arncott Wood offers a variety of trails and paths, making it an ideal location for walking, hiking, and cycling. Visitors can explore the wood's hidden treasures, from enchanting glades to peaceful ponds, while enjoying the tranquility and serenity of the natural surroundings.

The woodland is also home to a rich array of wildlife. Deer, badgers, and foxes can often be spotted roaming through the trees, while birdwatchers can catch a glimpse of woodpeckers, nuthatches, and various species of owls.

Arncott Wood is easily accessible, with ample parking available for visitors. The wood is open to the public throughout the year, free of charge, and provides a wonderful opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse oneself in the beauty of nature.

If you have any feedback on the listing, please let us know in the comments section below.

Arncott Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.847062/-1.1090269 or Grid Reference SP6116. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

'Slow failed road surface' On the road towards Arncott, coming down the ramp from the M40 bridge.
'Slow failed road surface'
On the road towards Arncott, coming down the ramp from the M40 bridge.
Two trees across a frosty field
Two trees across a frosty field
'Slow failed road surface' On the road towards Arncott.
'Slow failed road surface'
On the road towards Arncott.
Entering Arncott on Murcott Road
Entering Arncott on Murcott Road
Norris Road, Arncott
Norris Road, Arncott
Former school, Arncott A remarkably small building, late Victorian, now business premises.
Former school, Arncott
A remarkably small building, late Victorian, now business premises.
Piddington level crossing The disused level crossing on the B4011 near Piddington.  This was part of the Bicester Military Railway, now disused, but there are still rails in the roadway and on into the compound on the left.
Piddington level crossing
The disused level crossing on the B4011 near Piddington. This was part of the Bicester Military Railway, now disused, but there are still rails in the roadway and on into the compound on the left.
Murcott Road level crossing This heavy gate is one of two used to span Murcott Road where the Bicester Military Railway crosses.  Although the track is all in place, it is now practically disused.  The unusual single span gates were constructed by the GWR in its Reading Signalling Works when the line was built early in WW2.
Murcott Road level crossing
This heavy gate is one of two used to span Murcott Road where the Bicester Military Railway crosses. Although the track is all in place, it is now practically disused. The unusual single span gates were constructed by the GWR in its Reading Signalling Works when the line was built early in WW2.
Arncott Platform Arncott Platform was a halt on the Bicester Military Railway for MOD staff when the railway was in full use during WW2 and the decade after.  The track has now been removed as the present day use of the railway is confined to the Graven Hill section.
Arncott Platform
Arncott Platform was a halt on the Bicester Military Railway for MOD staff when the railway was in full use during WW2 and the decade after. The track has now been removed as the present day use of the railway is confined to the Graven Hill section.
Arncott Signal Box The signal box at Arncott on the Bicester Military Railway at the end of the connecting line from Graven Hill.  The line ahead fans out into three routes, but nowadays is mostly disused.
Arncott Signal Box
The signal box at Arncott on the Bicester Military Railway at the end of the connecting line from Graven Hill. The line ahead fans out into three routes, but nowadays is mostly disused.
The B4011 at the entrance to Bullingdon Prison
The B4011 at the entrance to Bullingdon Prison
The M40 near Murcott
The M40 near Murcott
Murcott Road crossing the M40
Murcott Road crossing the M40
Roundabout on Ploughley Road, Lower Arncott I also have a photo of the plane opposite at the barracks, which occupy a large area around Bicester.
Roundabout on Ploughley Road, Lower Arncott
I also have a photo of the plane opposite at the barracks, which occupy a large area around Bicester.
Plane outside RAF Arncott depot
Plane outside RAF Arncott depot
New houses in Arncott In 2011 the area where all the houses are except the one on the right was a field.
New houses in Arncott
In 2011 the area where all the houses are except the one on the right was a field.
House on Ploughley Road, Lower Arncott
House on Ploughley Road, Lower Arncott
Ploughley Road, Arncott
Ploughley Road, Arncott
Show me another place!

Arncott Wood is located at Grid Ref: SP6116 (Lat: 51.847062, Lng: -1.1090269)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: Cherwell

Police Authority: Thames Valley

What 3 Words

///runways.mainland.crumple. Near Ambrosden, Oxfordshire

Nearby Locations

Arncott Wood

Related Wikis

Arncott

Arncott or Arncot is a village and civil parish about 3+1⁄2 miles (5.6 km) southeast of Bicester in Oxfordshire. The 2011 Census recorded the parish's...

HM Prison Bullingdon

HM Prison and Young Offenders Institute Bullingdon is a prison in Oxfordshire, England. It is a public sector prison operated by HM Prison and Probation...

Arncott Bridge Meadows

Arncott Bridge Meadows is an 8.7-hectare (21-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest in Arncott in Oxfordshire.The site is adjacent to the...

Boarstall Duck Decoy

The Boarstall Duck Decoy is a 17th-century duck decoy located in Boarstall, Buckinghamshire, England, and now a National Trust property. The system took...

Blackthorn, Oxfordshire

Blackthorn is a village and civil parish in the Cherwell District of Oxfordshire about 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Bicester. The parish is bounded by the...

Piddington, Oxfordshire

Piddington is a village and civil parish about 4.5 miles (7 km) southeast of Bicester in Oxfordshire, England. It lies close to the border with Buckinghamshire...

Whitecross Green and Oriel Woods

Whitecross Green and Oriel Woods is a 63-hectare (160-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest between Oxford and Bicester in Oxfordshire....

Boarstall Tower

Boarstall Tower is a 14th-century moated gatehouse located in Boarstall, Buckinghamshire, England, and now, with its surrounding gardens, a National Trust...

Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.847062,-1.1090269
Arncott
Place: village
Wikidata: Q940669
Wikipedia: en:Arncott
Lat/Long: 51.8505059/-1.112863
Bus Stop
St Georges Barracks
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 340000053OUT
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: St Georges Barracks
Naptan Indicator: Outside
Naptan Landmark: St Georges Barracks
Naptan NaptanCode: oxfamdmg
Naptan Street: Arncott Wood Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8446526/-1.1067736
Bus Stop
Greenfields
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 340001885GRF
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Greenfields
Naptan Indicator: Corner
Naptan Landmark: Greenfields
Naptan NaptanCode: oxfgjgmj
Naptan Street: Murcott Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8492029/-1.1151767
Bus Stop
Greenfields
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 340001885OPP
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Greenfields
Naptan Indicator: Opposite
Naptan Landmark: Greenfields
Naptan NaptanCode: oxfawgpj
Naptan Street: Murcott Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 51.8491568/-1.1150324
One Stop
Brand: One Stop
Brand Wikidata: Q65954217
Contact Website: https://www.onestop.co.uk/store?store=1970ed57-f261-4afc-9f2f-40d7722dc7bc
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 51.8492453/-1.113345
Traffic Calming: choker
Lat/Long: 51.8487455/-1.1154699
Railway: switch
Lat/Long: 51.8440638/-1.1039005
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 51.84388/-1.1047526
Railway: level_crossing
Lat/Long: 51.8439101/-1.104787
Access: permit
Barrier: lift_gate
Lat/Long: 51.8446559/-1.1069033
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

Have you been to Arncott Wood?

Leave your review of Arncott Wood below (or comments, questions and feedback).