Cumnor Hurst

This weekend we went on a bit of an explore. We went looking for Cumnor Hurst for a bit of a woodland walk and a mooch about. The views from the top of the hill are pretty amazing too. even if it was absolutely peeing it down.

Typically we got lost in the woods and found some weird arse shovel chained up a tree. Like something straight out of a horror film. Not going to lie I was ready to throw the husbeast at the murderer and run!! (With the kids ofc I’m not a total monster)

 

We got out of the area with the soft soil and shovel and found what we were looking for Cumnor Hurst. A small but cool woodlands. It was lovely/eerie. Rope swings, dens and lots of climbing/ falling. So if you’re looking for something that isn’t too hard on the legs but you want to get out give this place a go.

Down by the new housing estate which is at the bottom of the hill over the gate with the warning signs about steep edges we came across a simple but pretty cool play park.

 

It was great for the boys ages with the climbing walls and the trapeze ropes. We must have played in there for around an hour and had the place to ourselves. It’s not really great for small kids as there’s bugger all for them in this park.

 

The path around the park was perfect for bikes and scooters though with a fair few hills for them to scoot down. I reckon it would be a good place for sledging too if you wanted.  Although you’d be a bit buggered if you went to the woods afterwards. Although if your kids are anything like mine you’ll end up carrying the bikes or scooters after 5 mins anyway.

 

Just wish Bicester would make a bit more effort with their play areas.