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Radley Lakes Trust
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Radley Lakes is an area of former gravel quarries close to the River Thames, between Abingdon and Radley in Oxfordshire. It is a thriving area for nature, looked after by Radley Lakes Trust.

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Profile photo credit: Amanda Hartley
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Join us on Saturday 7th February 2026 for an evening of fun, friendly competition, and community spirit, all in support of the Radley Lakes Trust.

For more information and to book your ticket visit our website: radleylakestrust.org/get-involved...
November 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Great news, a recent project has installed nesting boxes for raptors such as Barn Owls, Tawny Owls, Little Owls and Kestrels to nest on the Barton Fields Nature Reserve.

Find out more: radleylakestrust.org/news/help-fo...

#BartonFields #Abingdon #Radley #owlconservation
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Love birds? Join our winter bird walk, led by local expert Ian Elkins, on Sunday 30th November for your chance to see the variety of birds that frequent the area. To find out more and reserve your spot visit our website: radleylakestrust.org/get-involved...
November 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Fantastic news - our volunteers at the Abingdon Marathon raised a whopping £1,645 for The Radley Lakes Trust! 🥳 A huge thanks again to the marathon organisers and all the marshals for making the event such a success.
October 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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We couldn't agree more, but then again we are biased! 😅 www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2554800...
'Beautiful' nature reserve near Oxford with 'rare' birds and 'breathtaking' views
Rare birds can sometimes be found in the Radley Lakes area in Abingdon, which is said to be "beautiful" with "breathtaking"…
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
October 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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Last Saturday 16 volunteers from Abingdon Green Gym scythed, raked and stacked a large meadow beside the lake at the eastern end of Thrupp Green.

#RadleyLakes #wildflowermeadow
October 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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Our Annual Forum is this weekend. We will provide an update on the projects undertaken this year, our future plans, and then discuss your thoughts on how we can do our very best to protect and enhance this special area for the local community. More info: fb.me/e/jJ0XErCYA

#RadleyLakes
September 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Join us at our Annual Forum to learn more about the Lakes, hear what was achieved over the last year, and what we plan to do in the coming year. There will also be a talk on "Barton Fields - past, present and future".

#RadleyLakes #radleylakestrust
September 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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The annual meadow cut of Barton Fields was completed today. Big thanks to all the volunteers that helped, including Abingdon Green Gym and Abingdon Naturalists Society.
August 30, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Want to raise money for the Radley Lakes Trust whilst keeping Abingdon Marathon runners safe and cheering them on?

Choose Radley Lakes Trust as your chosen charity during the sign up process. www.abingdonmarathon.org.uk/volunteer

#RadleyLakes #AbingdonMarathon #radleylakestrust
August 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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A bunch of super Radley residents have organised this lovely community event on Sunday 29th June. Looks like a great chance to enjoy the start of summer and meet others in our village. See you there! 🧺🍹🥪
#communityevent
#picnic
June 6, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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We are pleased to report that work to upgrade the Thrupp Lake footpath is going well! We are on track to finish on Friday 13th June as planned 🚛👷

#workinprogress #conservation #underconstruction
June 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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The wildflowers at Barton Fields are looking GLORIOUS at the moment! Do take a look if you are walking past Thrupp Lake towards Abingdon, a lovely way to spend a sunny hour or two 😎☀️🌼🌸🌺

#abingdon #oxfordshire #wildflowers #radleylakestrust
June 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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This year's Lakes and Cakes event will be taking place on Sunday 6th July! Fix the date in your diary and we'll share more updates soon. We can't wait to see you there!
#radleylakestrust #abingdon #communityevent
May 18, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Huge thanks to Ian Elkins for leading an excellent bird walk last Sunday. We saw amongst others Black headed gulls, Herring gulls, cormorants, Canada Geese, Greylag Geese, Coots, Great crested grebes, Tufted ducks, Mallards. Flying above the lake were Red kites and a Buzzard and Grey heron!
May 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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📢 We have a few spaces left on our spring bird walk on Sunday 27th April! 📢

Meeting at 9.30 at Thrupp lake, the walk will be led by Ian Elkins who led the excellent walk last year (pictured).

Email info@radleylakestrust.org to reserve your a place.

#radleylakes #oxfordshirewildlife
April 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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We love it when Manda Hartley goes for runs around Radley Lakes and takes beautiful photos! Here are some recent sunrise snaps 🙏🌞🌸🦢

#radleylakes #running #oxfordshire #abingdon #sunrise #springhassprung #sunrisephotography
April 3, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Great crested Grebes and Tufted ducks enjoying the spring time water at Thrupp lake! Spotted by Rhona Davie 🦆🪶🪿

#greatcrestedgrebe #tuftedduck #radleylakes #abingdon #oxfordshire
April 2, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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The #radleylakesstory .. enjoyed by humans and felines alike!

Thanks to @rhorhophotography for sharing this brilliant snap of her cat Rusty showcasing the book featuring her own brilliant photography!

#catoftheday #catlovers #photography #wildlifephotography
March 20, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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Last night we held a launch for the Radley Lakes story. Did we mention this fabulous book is now available to buy?

The event was attended by around 30 people associated with the book or the Save Radley Lakes campaign. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed!

radleylakestrust.org/the-radley-l...
March 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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We are so excited that the Radley Lakes Story is finally here! 🥳

This book is an extremely special collaboration celebrating the fantastic work to save this special area.

Available to buy now: radleylakestrust.org/the-radley-l...

#RadleyLakes #ConservationMatters #theradleylakesstory
March 12, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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20 years since the Save Radley Lakes campaign began! Relive the fight to protect this precious green space & learn how we’re securing its future.

Available to pre-order now, and in local bookshops from 13th March!

radleylakestrust.org/the-radley-l...

#RadleyLakes #TheRadleyLakesStory
March 6, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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📢 Exciting News - The Radley Lakes Story is finally here! This is the inspiring tale of how a dedicated community saved Radley Lakes from destruction and created a thriving haven for wildlife and people.
Order your copy today: radleylakestrust.org/the-radley-l...

#RadleyLakes #TheRadleyLakesStory
March 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Manda Hartley AKA @hofficraft is a very talented lady. Not only does she go for runs around Radley Lakes, she also makes art from the pictures she takes there 👏

She makes lots of fantastic things, do check out her Instagram page!
January 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Tickets are still available for the Radley Lakes Trust Quiz night on 8th Feb! Don't miss out
January 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM