Oxford Canal Arched Bridge – Godstow Abbey Ruins loop from Oxford

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Oxford Canal Arched Bridge – Godstow Abbey Ruins loop from Oxford

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Oxford Canal Arched Bridge – Godstow Abbey Ruins loop from Oxford

05:05

20.1km

40m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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413 m

Oxford Canal Arched Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Take a relaxed walk or jog along the Oxford Channel and the Thames - with stamina all around Port Meadow

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633 m

Sheepwash Channel Footbridge

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1.02 km

Boats on the River Thames

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2.39 km

The Perch

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Fantastic local pub for a break during a cycle ride / walk!

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4.16 km

Godstow Abbey Ruins

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Some windows are still intact, but the glass elements are missing. Beautiful motif in the morning with fog.

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4.29 km

The Trout Inn, Godstow

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The Trout Inn at Godstow is no ordinary pub. It's a stunning building in an exceptional location, right on the banks of the Thames outside Oxford. But it's not just …

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9.79 km

Eynsham Lock

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One of the newer locks on the River Thames, Eynsham Lock was built in 1928. Like Pinkhill a little upriver, there's an island here which hosts a campsite. While the …

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20.1 km

End point

Train Station

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