Oxford Sailing Club operates on Farmoor Reservoir to the west of Oxford, between Cumnor village Cumnor and Farmoor village. It is easily reached from the A34, M40, A420 and the A40 and is shown on most road maps. Its location is generally well-signposted by brown-and-white amenity road signs.
Leave the M40 at Junction 9 taking the A34 south towards Oxford. Follow directions below for the A34.
Leave the motorway at Junction 8, taking the A40 towards the Oxford ring road. At the roundabout where you meet the Oxford Ring Road, turn right. Follow the ring road signs for the A34. Turn left on to the A34, heading South. Follow the directions below for the A34 (the next junction is for the A420 West)
Take the A420 exit, which goes West towards Swindon. After only about half a mile, take the first exit. At the T-junction, turn right, taking the B4044 towards Farmoor. There is a mini-roundabout as you enter the speed limit for Farmoor. Take the left turn along the B4017 towards Cumnor and Abingdon. Along this road there are three entrances which look as though they might get you access to the reservoir; only the third will get you in. . There is no need to stop at the gate house. The club house is visible from the car park.
Approaching from the Swindon direction, take the B4017 exit (about 3-4 miles short of the Oxford Ring Road) in to the village of Cumnor. Turn left at T-junction and follow the road through the village towards Farmoor. There is a new mini-roundabout in the village; take the right fork. The reservoir can be clearly seen as you come down the hill. After a wiggly bit at the bottom, take the first major left hand turn into the car park.
There is no parking available for vehicles at the top under any circumstances. You must unload your boat and any kit you need, then park your vehicle in the car park.
You are not allowed to park overnight anywhere on the reservoir premises. Farmoor Reservoir is a designated security location. Any vehicles left overnight are liable (and quite likely) to be considered as potential terrorist threats, and may be treated as such.
Oxford Sailing Club, Farmoor Reservoir, Farmoor, Oxford. OX2 9NS.
Telephone No: 01865 863201