Godstow Abbey Ruins – Oxford Canal Arched Bridge loop from Oxford

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Godstow Abbey Ruins – Oxford Canal Arched Bridge loop from Oxford

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Godstow Abbey Ruins – Oxford Canal Arched Bridge loop from Oxford

02:28

9.80km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Hook Meadow and the Trap Grounds

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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475 m

The Perch

Highlight • Cafe

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

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4.01 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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4.13 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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5.37 km

Godstow Road Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

An easy and scenic route

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6.74 km

Oxford Canal Lift Bridge 233

Highlight • Structure

Cool technology, but can only be operated from one side.

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8.96 km

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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9.80 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

4.08 km

1.15 km

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

2.11 km

1.42 km

965 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 November

11°C

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Comments

November 14, 2022,🇬🇧 The Meadows und am Themse Kanal entlang

Unfortunately already the last day... And it started with typical November weather... Clouds and fog. We didn't care, we wanted to walk a stage on the Thames, and the route north of Oxford is brilliant for that... Along many houseboats, one or the other boat has been there for many years. After a short break in an inn we walked …

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