Shotover Hill Oxfordshire Map

About Shotover Hill

Shotover Hill rises with a quiet dignity, its slopes a familiar landmark on the eastern approach to Oxford. It lies 4.3 km east of Oxford (from Oxford: bearing 89°T, OS grid SP 556 063), and is situated north-west of Horspath village. The ancient woodland that cloaks its crest, a noble expanse of oak and beech, has long been a place of refuge and contemplation, its dappled light filtering through leaves that whisper of seasons past. The very air here seems to carry the scent of damp earth and decaying bracken, a primal perfume that grounds the senses. Though now a suburban fringe, Shotover Hill retains a wildness, a reminder of the heathland and fields that once stretched unbroken towards the city. The gentle curve of its highest point offers panoramic views, a sweeping vista where the spires of Oxford can be seen glinting in the afternoon sun.

About This Shotover Hill Map Page

Explore Shotover Hill, Oxfordshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.752758, -1.194530. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.