Iffley Lock – Thrupp Lake (Radley Lakes) loop from Oxford

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Iffley Lock – Thrupp Lake (Radley Lakes) loop from Oxford

Easy

4.7

(40)

185

riders

Iffley Lock – Thrupp Lake (Radley Lakes) loop from Oxford

01:39

28.6km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 27.4 km for 391 m

Open: • 6:00 PM-10:00 AM (otherwise dismount required)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.00 km

Thames riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place for a bonfire

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4.06 km

Iffley Lock

Highlight • River

Watch canal boats navigate up and down the river at the picturesque Iffley Lock.

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4.61 km

Isis Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Opened in 1965, the Isis Bridge is the modern road bridge over the Thames south of Oxford.

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4.87 km

Kennington to Oxford cycle route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Excellent cycle route from Kennington to Oxford

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11.6 km

Thrupp Lake (Radley Lakes)

Highlight • Natural

The Radley Lakes complex is an area of former gravel workings which was transformed and saved from destruction in 2008 after a long community-led campaign by the Save Radley Lakes …

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14.1 km

Abbey Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful public park

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23.0 km

View of the River Thames from Kennington Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great place to escape from the sun and stop for a quick drink in the shade offering amazing views of The Thames.

Head over the bridge to Oxford, or, away from the bridge towards Abingdon.

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23.6 km

Thames Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path is shared with walkers and is not massively wide, so caution and respect are required. Absolutely beautiful scenery though and the surface is very good as well.

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