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A WILDLIFE haven in South Oxfordshire has had a masterplan for its future unveiled. The long-term vision for the popular Radley Lakes – the 326-acre area of former gravel quarries near Abingdon – was announced yesterday by Radley Lakes Trust charity. The masterplan is focussed on protecting wildlife and providing valuable green space for local people. It proposes new pedestrian and cycling routes from the nearby residential areas and safer parking for cars and bikes. Part of the area – Thrupp Lake – is already open to the public, and it has become increasingly popular with visitors in recent years, especially during lockdown. But a decade ago, the future of the area was not so bright-looking.