Godstow Abbey Ruins – Oxford Canal loop from Islip

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Godstow Abbey Ruins – Oxford Canal loop from Islip

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Godstow Abbey Ruins – Oxford Canal loop from Islip

02:29

42.4km

120m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 20.2 km for 73 m

After 42.2 km for 237 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.2 km

Thames riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place for a bonfire

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20.2 km

North Hinksey Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

23.4 km

Godstow Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Monument

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

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25.3 km

Wolvercote Mill Stream Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over Mill Stream that flows into the River Thames above Oxford .. I was there after Storm Dennis and the stream was a river !

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28.3 km

Oxford Canal

Highlight • River

You've got to love the quaint riverside atmosphere with its houseboats, historic bridges, wildlife and lush floodplain meadows.

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29.5 km

Port Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Port Meadows is a foodplain out of Oxford centre to the north.

Take care in the winter as it gets very wet and slippery, but in parts you'll find some …

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31.7 km

With a maze of glass cabinets containing peculiar items and stacked dinosaur bones, the Pitt Rivers Museum is a fascinating treasure trove of historical items. The museum displays the archaeological …

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