Oxford Canal Arched Bridge – Godstow Abbey Ruins loop from Wolvercote

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Oxford Canal Arched Bridge – Godstow Abbey Ruins loop from Wolvercote

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Oxford Canal Arched Bridge – Godstow Abbey Ruins loop from Wolvercote

02:12

8.74km

10m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 5.56 km for 5 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.99 km

Oxford Canal Lift Bridge 233

Highlight • Structure

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

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4.22 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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4.44 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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7.95 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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8.66 km

Jacob's Inn

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Jacobs Inn is very cozy with lots of comfortable old chairs. Food is very tasty, unfortunately the mussels were gone.

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8.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

3.59 km

1.16 km

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.58 km

2.02 km

1.41 km

420 m

251 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 October

14°C

6°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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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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