Oxford Sailing Club- Farmoor Reservoir:

Oxford Sailing Club, Farmoor Reservoir, Cumnor Road,Farmoor, Oxford OX2 9NS

www.oxfordsailingclub.com

The Club is located on a large reservoir to the west of Oxford between the villages of Cumnor and Farmoor. It is easily reached from major routes: A34, M40, A420 and the A40 and is shown on most road maps.

Please note that Thames Water make a charge to park in the public car park, please pay at the meter at the gatehouse. Trailers may be left beside the reservoir in the rigging area but there is a 10 minute time limit for vehicles to be unloaded.

From the A34
Leave the A34 at the A420 junction taking the Swindon route. Take the first exit, half way up the hill and then turn right at the T-junction towards Farmoor. At the mini-roundabout in Farmoor, turn left towards Cumnor and take the third entrance to the reservoir, on the right, into the public car park.

From the M40:
Heading South, leave the M40 at junction 9 taking the A34 south towards Oxford. Follow directions as in the A34.
Heading north, leave the motorway at junction 8 taking the A40 towards the Oxford ring road. Turn right following the ring road until you get to the A34 then turn left heading south. Then see above.

From the A40 - Eastbound:
At the Eynsham roundabout turn right, straight over the next roundabout and then left at the next (signposted Oxford). Once over the toll bridge (5p for cars, 10p for car plus trailer) continue to Farmoor village. At the mini-roundabout, turn right towards Cumnor and take the third entrance to the reservoir, on the right, into the public car park.

A40 - Westbound:
At the Eynsham roundabout turn left, straight over the next roundabout and then left at the next (signposted Oxford). Once over the toll bridge (5p for cars, 10p for car plus trailer) continue to Farmoor village. At the mini-roundabout, turn right towards Cumnor and take the third entrance to the reservoir, on the right, into the public car park.

A420 - Eastbound:
Approaching from the Swindon direction, exit the A420 to the village of Cumnor. Turn left at T-junction and follow the road through the village (small one way system) towards Farmoor. The reservoir can be clearly seen as you come down the hill. Take the first major left hand turn into the car park.

Overnight details for UKWA Inlands 2 day event
at Oxford SC, Farmoor Reservoir:

The field for overnight stay at Farmoor for the Friday and Saturday nights is 500 metres south of the usual entrance to Farmoor, Gate 3. There is a sign saying “Filchampstead”, then two white cottages on the right hand side. The entrance to the field is alongside the second cottage and it will be marked by a small signpost on the grass verge.
     Competitors may stay on the Friday and/or Saturday nights at a fee of £(TBA for 2012) per van for one night, £(TBA for 2012) for 2 nights. Please note there is NO WATER SUPPLY on the field but there are some fisherman’s toilets on the edge of the reservoir within walking distance. Water can be obtained from the sailing club during the day.
     Whilst it is possible to get to the reservoir from the field it is not practicable to get your rigged gear up through the trees to the water’s edge. You will need to drive your kit up to the clubhouse itself.
     Previous users of the field have upset the farmer by misbehaving so please act considerately at all times and make sure youngsters are aware of this. Our exemplary behaviour in since 2004 has resulted in our being able to use the field every year since. Please let’s keep it this way!

Map showing location of camping field: