Bear Wood Oak Plantation 1

A new woodland by the northwest corner of Wytham Woods, located between the Thames and the current woodland boundary. Bear Wood, named after the hill which rises up alongside, has a vital role in the future of Wytham and its surrounding environment, which includes extracting and storing carbon dioxide from the air and providing a habitat for a wealth of wildlife.

This is a new Oak plantation, and was planted in autumn 2025 by the local community, with home grown acorns. Previous to the planting, we gave away acorns from selected ancient oaks to grow for a few years at home, before bringing their oaklings to plant in this relandscaped space. 

Approximately 150 Oaklings are planted, with a variety of dedications and sentiments, by the community people.

This land is University owned, but has two footpaths running through it - one being the Thames Path. Access is footpath only -  from the Toll bridge via a path near the bus stop.  There is no public parking by Eynsham Lock.