Wittenham Clumps, Oxfordshire
Adventure starts here
Visitor centre
Planning your day
Finding Wittenham Clumps
- Little Wittenham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4QZ
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Facilities
- Free parking
- Refreshments available
- Toilets
- Dogs welcome
- Baby change facilities
Travel
- Approx 15 minutes drive from Didcot
- Approx 30 minutes drive from Oxford
- Secure bike parking
- E-bike charging
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Things to see and do
Whether you’re climbing Wittenham Clumps for the panoramic views, spotting wildlife, enjoying a family adventure or simply looking for somewhere peaceful to walk, there’s always something to discover at Earth Trust. Our landscapes change with every season, making every visit a little different. Explore our favourite things to see and do below and start planning your next day outdoors.
Visit our cafe
Welcome to the
Clumps Café
Your place to pause, refuel and soak it all in.
Whether you’ve been climbing hills, chasing muddy adventures or simply wandering at your own pace, our pop-up café offers a place to relax, refuel and take in the views.
Now open seven days a week from 9am to 3pm, our café is currently popping up at the heart of the Clumps while we build an exciting new permanent home.
Stop by for great coffee, hot and cold drinks, delicious homemade cakes and seasonal bites, with more tasty additions arriving over time.
walking routes
Set off for a walk
Pull on your boots and set off on an adventure your way. Choose from four routes –
the Farm Nature Trail, Clumps Heritage Trail, College Farm Trail and Landscape
Discovery Trail – each with its own mix of views.
Whether you’ve got 30 minutes or a whole afternoon to fill, these trails are for
explorers of all ages.
Farm Nature Trail
This short trail starts at the Wittenham Clumps Visitor Centre and showcases nature-friendly farming, from pasture fields with trees to productive crop fields planted with fruit and nut trees. The route also passes through an orchard and wildflower meadow.
> 1.5 km (0.9 miles)
> 30 minutes
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Clumps Heritage Trail
This popular route includes a rewarding climb to the top of Round Hill, where spectacular views stretch across the Thames Valley and towards the Ridgeway. Along the way, discover the impressive ramparts of the Iron Age fort on neighbouring Castle Hill.
>1.5k (0.9miles)
>40 minutes (includes steep hill)
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College Farm Trail
Starting at Neptune Wood car park, this circular route explores Paradise Wood and surrounding farmland. Discover a rich variety of habitats, including ancient woodland, flower-rich meadows and productive arable fields managed with nature in mind.
> 2.8 km (1.7 miles)
> 50 minutes
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Landscape Discovery Trail
This route showcases the diverse landscapes of Earth Trust, from flower-rich grassland and the impressive Little Wittenham Wood to nature-friendly arable farmland. Starting and finishing at the Wittenham Clumps Visitor Centre, it offers a rewarding longer walk.
> 5.7 km (3.5 miles)
> 1 hour 45 minutes
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Events and activities
What's on
From seasonal festivals and family trails and events, there is always a reason to come back.
Children
27 October 2026 - 30 October 2026 (Sessions)
Outdoor Explorer Camp – October Half Term
Family
27 October 2026 - 29 October 2026 10am
The Clumps Through Time
Adult
4 November 2026 7pm
An Evening of Films by Nicola Schafer
Who we are
Heritage
The Clumps aren’t just hills with a view – they’re a place packed with stories stretching back thousands of years. Long before dogs chased sticks and kids raced to the top of the Clumps, Iron Age communities were building hillforts up here, Romans were settling nearby, and people were living, farming and exploring this landscape in their own way.
Today, you can still spot the traces if you know where to look – ancient earthworks under your feet, pathways shaped over centuries, and trees watching it all unfold.
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Oxfordshire Reserves
Explore seven community nature reserves across Oxfordshire – from Wallingford to
Abingdon and Didcot – where wildflower meadows buzz with life, tranquil lakes
shimmer, and quiet corners offer the perfect place to pause, play and lose track of time.
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Enjoy Safely
Help us keep your visit safe and enjoyable by following site signage, sticking to marked paths and taking extra care on steep or uneven ground.
On windy days, please avoid wooded areas because of the risk of falling branches.