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South East England

Balliol College – Oxford Canal Arched Bridge loop from St Hugh's College

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Balliol College – Oxford Canal Arched Bridge loop from St Hugh's College

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5.0

(3)

44

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Balliol College – Oxford Canal Arched Bridge loop from St Hugh's College

02:55

11.4km

40m

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: April 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Hook Meadow and the Trap Grounds

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.11 km

Faculty of History, University of Oxford

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2

5.42 km

St Mary Magdalene Church and Graveyard

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Church with atmospheric cemetery

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3

5.52 km

Balliol College

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Founded in 1263, Balliol is one of Oxford’s oldest colleges and is the oldest academic institution in the English-speaking world still on its original site. English Prime Minister Boris Johnson …

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4

5.67 km

Tudor-Style Building on Ship Street

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5

5.88 km

Carfax Tower

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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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6

6.19 km

The Castle Pub

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Look up rather than at eye level, there are many architectural gems here.

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7

7.15 km

Oxford Canal Arched Bridge

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Take a relaxed walk or jog along the Oxford Channel and the Thames - with stamina all around Port Meadow

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8

9.37 km

Oxford Canal Lift Bridge 233

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

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B

11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.22 km

3.16 km

1.14 km

899 m

Surfaces

8.37 km

2.71 km

221 m

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Thursday 25 June

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