Newbold Quarry, Nature reserve.

A Former Cement quarry abandoned in the early 1900's. After the process of pumping water out of the site became uneconomical, the deep excavation flooded creating a large pond. The water from the pond was from time to time used to top up the nearby Oxford Canal in droughts. For many years the area even though quite dangerous with all the inherent risks of deep quarries has given the townsfolk a source of sport and general entertainment, fishing, swimming, pic-nics and walking through it's wooded areas were all popular pastimes.. The pond is Stocked with a variety of fish Species including Carp, Tench, Perch as well as some quite Large specimens of Pike.. Crayfish can also be spotted in the shallower areas of the pool.
Not without it's tragedies, sadly there has been loss of human life in the quarry.
In the 1990's a lot of work was done including the filling in of some areas and the creation of proper pathways, viewing platforms, pic-nic sites and fishing points were created around the perimeter of the pond. And Newbold Quarry Park was created... The area was enjoyed by many...

Since the building of a new housing estate near the quarry there have been complaints from residents about antisocial noise at the site..
In 2019-2020 the Council the romoved the pic-nic areas, benches and litter bins. Much to the dismay of Anglers and those who'd enjoyed the park with their families over the years, A PSPO(public spaces protection order) was imposed on the site and the parks status was changed to a Nature Reserve..

It's still a nice place to visit although Fishing is no longer allowed without express permission from the council. Dogs must be kept on a lead and must not enter the water..

Stay safe and enjoy the scenery.

Lovely place to have a walk with the dog and family. Free parking available, but not really suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Lots of nature to observe. On the downside, can have a few dodgy people and It can feel unsafe as a lone female.

Great for an hour to two hours. Place is well signed, you can walk nearby water or climb into quarry hills. Well planned for a full walk around the Quarry Lake. Accessible car park and litters.

Nice place for walk, quiet, unfortunately could not find any place for picnic

Nice natural place, you can walking around the lake.

Nice find for a little walk but take good boots as it's very muddy! It's about a mile walk around and there's some steep steps. Carpark is free which is a bonus.

Small, but scenic. Rough walking. Not suitable for people with severe mobility issues

Pretty and peacefull place near home. In some day's nice to visit. Sad not for swimming.