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Godstow Abbey Ruins – Oxford Canal Arched Bridge loop from Christ Church

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Godstow Abbey Ruins – Oxford Canal Arched Bridge loop from Christ Church

Moderate

4.8

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Godstow Abbey Ruins – Oxford Canal Arched Bridge loop from Christ Church

04:05

16.2km

30m

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 22, 2026

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Hook Meadow and the Trap Grounds

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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514 m

The Gut

Lake

3.85 km

Thames Path Towpath

Highlight • River

It’s a nice place for a stroll on the towpaths along the Thames and the Channels

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5.84 km

The Perch

Highlight • Cafe

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

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7.61 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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7.73 km

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 today's locals and visitors who love it. The pub is mentioned in 'Brideshead Revisited' by Evelyn Waugh, was a film location for Inspector Morse and, most recently, is heavily feature in Phillip Pullman's book 'La Belle Sauvage', part one of a trilogy preceding 'His Dark Materials' or, The Northern Lights Trilogy.

It's worth noting that there are two other pubs with the same name not far away and both on the Thames. So be careful that you're looking at the right pub if you go searching online for menus.

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10.3 km

Oxford Canal Lift Bridge 233

Highlight • Structure

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

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12.6 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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13.3 km

Faculty of History, University of Oxford

Highlight • Other

13.7 km

Carfax Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

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 the traffic. Upon climbing the 99 steps to the top of the Tower, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Oxford’s skyline. It costs £3 to enter the tower.

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.09 km

4.60 km

1.19 km

705 m

558 m

Surfaces

9.79 km

2.25 km

1.93 km

1.54 km

556 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

13°C

85 %

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Godstow Abbey Ruins – Oxford Canal Arched Bridge loop from Christ Church

Thames Path Towpath

The Perch

Godstow Abbey Ruins

The Trout Inn, Godstow

Oxford Canal Lift Bridge 233

Oxford Canal Arched Bridge

Faculty of History, University of Oxford

Carfax Tower

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