Carfax Tower – The Covered Market Oxford loop from Radley College

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Carfax Tower – The Covered Market Oxford loop from Radley College

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Carfax Tower – The Covered Market Oxford loop from Radley College

03:37

14.2km

50m

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 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.39 km

Haystacks Corner

Lake

5.43 km

Folly Island

Highlight • Structure

Interesting development on a small island in the middle of the Thames. Quirky buildings and architecture to be seen.

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6.57 km

Faculty of History, University of Oxford

Highlight • Other

6.96 km

Carfax Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Carfax Tower is all that remains of St Martin's Church, which was the official church of Oxford from 1122 until 1896, when it was demolished to make more room for …

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7.17 km

Tudor-Style Building on Ship Street

Highlight • Historical Site

The accommodation offers a charming environment

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7.44 km

The Covered Market Oxford

Highlight • Cafe

A place for food and shopping

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9.50 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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13.2 km

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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13.3 km

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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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.25 km

3.91 km

1.90 km

570 m

531 m

Surfaces

7.02 km

5.14 km

1.58 km

278 m

152 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

19°C

11°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

March 8, 2022,Thames Footpath - Spaziergang an der Themse in Oxford

As always in another country, I have to inquire on foot. The walk along the Thames after work was very nice. You share the path with countless joggers, have great views of the boats, beautiful buildings,...

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April 30, 2022,Alba: Misty River Blues at Bealtaine

Even though Bealtaine, the first day of summer, is almost here, I woke up before dawn, troubled and weighed down by sorrow. Yet I could hear birdsong streaming through my open window, showing a dark but clear sky.

Downstairs, Serafina was waiting for me, whispering Derek Walcott's poem in my ear and I knew it was once again time to …