Thame's Local Nature Reserve
Discover the rich diversity of wildlife on Thame's award-winning nature reserve. A quick, circular walk can take just twenty minutes. If you have an hour or more, there's a network of paths with plenty to see - and it's different every time you visit.
What You Can See
Cuttle Brook is full of wildlife, a walk through the meadow makes this obvious enough.
Get Involved
Cuttle Brook Nature Reserve is maintained through the extensive work of the Cuttle Brook Volunteers.
How to Find Us
Cuttle Brook is located to the west of Thame, beside the Southern Road Recreation Ground.
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Latest News
Here you'll find all of the latest news from our Cuttlebrook Volunteers.
Sunday 15th February 2026
We will be planting some more hedging in Rycote Meadow from 10am. Please meet in the Southern Road scout car park or join us at the Oxford Road entrance. Wear boots and bring work gloves if you have them. Coffee & biscuits provided late morning.
Wednesday 28 January 2026
We will be planting some more hedging in Nontron and Rycote Meadows from 10am. Please meet in the Southern Road scout car park. Wear boots and bring work gloves if you have them.
Sunday 18 January 2026
Volunteers will be meeting at 10am in the Scout HQ car park off Southern Road. Tasks may include cutting blackthorn in the ‘triangle’ to improve the habitat for birds and butterflies, spreading wood chips on muddy paths; also check and fix board-walk damage. Bring tough shoes/boots, work gloves, glasses and coat if you can, to