Founded in 1263, Balliol is one of Oxford’s oldest colleges and is the oldest academic institution in the English-speaking world still on its original site. English Prime Minister Boris Johnson attended Balliol from 1983 to 1987, graduating with a BA in Classics. Johnson is the fourth Prime Minister to have attended Balliol; the others were H.H. Asquith (Balliol 1869), Harold Macmillan (1912), and Edward Heath (1935).

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Balliol College is one of the constituent colleges of Oxford University; it was founded around 1263. His students are traditionally among the most politically active at the university, and former college graduates include several prime ministers.
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From balliol.ox.ac.uk/about-balliol/buildings-and-gardens

Behind the 19th-century façade is the Front Quad, with the Chapel, built in 1857, and the College’s oldest, 15th-century buildings. These house the Library, which is the intellectual …

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2. Christ Church Meadow – Oxford Canal Heritage Trail loop from Oxford

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3. Christ Church Meadow – Bodleian Library loop from Oxford

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1. Oxford Historic loop via The Thames Path

2. Christ Church Meadow – Oxford Canal Heritage Trail loop from Oxford

3. Christ Church Meadow – Bodleian Library loop from Oxford

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