Chilswell Forest Walk – View of Oxford from Boars Hill loop from Oxford

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Chilswell Forest Walk – View of Oxford from Boars Hill loop from Oxford

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Chilswell Forest Walk – View of Oxford from Boars Hill loop from Oxford

03:50

14.5km

130m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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After 2.58 km for 179 m

After 6.67 km for 66 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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174 m

Westgate Oxford

Highlight • Structure

Nice, large shopping center with attractions.

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2.67 km

South Hinksey Village

Highlight • Settlement

4.15 km

Chilwell Valley Boardwalk

Highlight • Cycleway

4.38 km

Chilswell Forest Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

5.47 km

Eye-wash Hill

Viewpoint

5.76 km

Birch Copse

Forest

6.70 km

Matthew Arnold's Field

Nature Reserve

6.93 km

Jarn Mound and Wild Garden

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Jarn Mound & Wild Garden was created in 1931 to preserve the view of the 'dreaming spires' of Oxford and the surroundings. It's a beautiful spot for a stroll featuring …

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8.41 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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12.9 km

Hinksey Lake

Highlight • Lake

The length of the lake is roughly 400 m.

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.24 km

2.68 km

1.64 km

1.63 km

1.33 km

Surfaces

3.93 km

3.37 km

2.32 km

2.00 km

1.68 km

1.22 km

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Wednesday 28 October

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Chilswell Forest Walk – View of Oxford from Boars Hill loop from Oxford

Westgate Oxford

South Hinksey Village

Chilwell Valley Boardwalk

Chilswell Forest Walk

Jarn Mound and Wild Garden

View of Oxford from Boars Hill

Hinksey Lake

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