Rights to access the Wychwood Forest

In addition to the public rights of way, residents of Leafield have two specific rights to access the Wychwood forest

Wood collection

On Thursdays between noon and sunset we are allowed to collect fallen wood from the forest floor.  We are only permitted in the area shown below, and access is through the gate at the bottom of Hatching Lane.

Wood collection map and guidance

Palm Sunday Walk

From Five Ash Bottom, off Hatchings Lane, you can walk down past the lakes to the ancient spring to collect water.