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Eynsham

Eynsham Lock – Swinford Bridge loop from Wytham Woods

Moderate

5.0

(21)

7

hikers

Eynsham Lock – Swinford Bridge loop from Wytham Woods

03:27

12.6km

200m

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 6, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.27 km for 10.3 km

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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704 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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940 m

Swinford Bridge

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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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984 m

Entrance to the Thame Path

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Entrance to path next to toll bridge

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4

2.63 km

Wytham Woods Studio

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3.41 km

Lord's Common

Forest

3.89 km

Little Ash Hill

Forest

6.32 km

Wytham Woods

Nature Reserve

8

8.01 km

View of Oxford from Botley Hill

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There are two benches on the road to take a break and enjoy the view.

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9

12.6 km

The Abbot's

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Great pub with delicious menu. Worth stop for a pint and a meal :)

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.92 km

2.03 km

1.26 km

349 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.54 km

2.55 km

2.48 km

502 m

458 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

14°C

7°C

14 %

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