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Swinford Bridge – Godstow Abbey Ruins loop from Wytham Woods

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Swinford Bridge – Godstow Abbey Ruins loop from Wytham Woods

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Swinford Bridge – Godstow Abbey Ruins loop from Wytham Woods

03:01

11.4km

110m

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: April 19, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.49 km for 3.83 km

Permit required

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Start point

Bus stop

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178 m

Entrance to the Thame Path

Highlight • Trail

Entrance to path next to toll bridge

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222 m

Swinford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Swinford Toll Bridge is built of local limestone and was opened in 1769. It is one of only two remaining toll bridges that cross the Thames upstream of London.

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458 m

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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4.62 km

Kings Lock

Highlight • River

6.06 km

The Trout Inn, Godstow

Highlight • Pub

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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6.18 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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8.95 km

Little Ash Hill

Forest

9.42 km

Lord's Common

Forest

9.96 km

Wytham Woods Studio

Highlight • Mountain Hut

11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.63 km

2.08 km

1.35 km

1.11 km

243 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

3.27 km

1.83 km

1.28 km

925 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

20°C

13°C

88 %

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Swinford Bridge – Godstow Abbey Ruins loop from Wytham Woods

Entrance to the Thame Path

Swinford Bridge

Eynsham Lock

Kings Lock

The Trout Inn, Godstow

Godstow Abbey Ruins

Wytham Woods Studio

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