Have your say on planned new walking and cycling routes into Oxford

Local people are being asked for their views on plans for six new walking and cycling routes into Oxford from towns and villages within eight miles (13km) of the city.
 
The proposal to create a series of ‘greenways’ – high-quality paths in urban or natural areas prioritised for pedestrians and cyclists – comes from a joint project being developed by Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council and the University.
 
The aim is to create a network of safe, convenient and well-connected cycling and walking routes linking surrounding towns, villages and future economic development sites with Oxford city centre and other key employment, cultural and economic locations.
 
The consultation runs until Tuesday 18 March. To take part, visit Let’s talk Oxfordshire. The responses will help inform a delivery plan for the project.

The first proposed set of greenways would connect Oxford with areas including Woodstock, Otmoor, Wootton near Abingdon, Kingston Bagpuize, Kennington, Botley and Wytham.
 
The project began in 2020 but was put on hold due to the pandemic. Feedback from the latest consultation and other engagement events will help inform the development of a delivery plan.
 
Initial funding is in place for design of the first set of greenways. However, route construction and further design development of the proposed network – which could improve links to around 60 towns and villages – would require securing more funding.