Chilswell Valley

Chilswell Valley is a picturesque limestone valley located just off the Oxford ring road, known locally as 'Happy Valley'. This charming corner of nature offers a variety of habitats, from reed beds to limestone meadows full of rare plants, including orchids.

The valley is ideal for family picnics and peaceful walks. A wooden footbridge provides easy access, and a shallow stream with numerous passages will delight the youngest explorers.

Here you can observe a variety of birds, including buzzards and kestrels, and admire the unique vegetation of the limestone meadows.