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South Oxfordshire

Sandford-On-Thames

View of Oxford from Boars Hill – Iffley Lock loop from Sandford-on-Thames

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

South Oxfordshire

Sandford-On-Thames

View of Oxford from Boars Hill – Iffley Lock loop from Sandford-on-Thames

Moderate

4.7

(3)

5

hikers

View of Oxford from Boars Hill – Iffley Lock loop from Sandford-on-Thames

04:32

17.4km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 6, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.0 km for 399 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

822 m

The King's Arms, River Thames

Highlight • Pub

This perfect country pub is situated right on the banks of the River Thames and offers walkers a rest and refreshing drink or bite to eat in a cosy setting.

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2

893 m

The King's Arms, Sandford-on-Thames

Highlight • Pub

Sandford on Thames dates back further than the Domesday Book of 1086. The name reflects the ford and crossing point of the river. The river meadows have also made farming …

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4.43 km

Milestone Piece

Forest

5.38 km

Woodcraft Wood

Forest

5

6.91 km

View of Oxford from Boars Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From boars hill, you are afforded wonderful views over the classic 'dreaming spires' of Oxford, as written by Matthew Arnold.

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6

10.7 km

South Hinksey Village

Highlight • Settlement

7

11.5 km

Hinksey Lake

Highlight • Lake

The length of the lake is roughly 400 m.

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8

12.3 km

Houseboats on the Thames

Highlight • Other

9

12.9 km

Weirs Mill Stream

Highlight • River

This pretty stream branches from the River Thames and winds past Iffley Meadows. It's often lined with picturesque canal boats and is surrounded by plenty of walking paths.

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10

14.0 km

Iffley Lock

Highlight • River

Watch canal boats navigate up and down the river at the picturesque Iffley Lock.

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B

17.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.08 km

4.62 km

3.47 km

2.75 km

1.53 km

Surfaces

5.63 km

5.02 km

3.54 km

2.51 km

406 m

340 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

7°C

25 %

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