Oxford's Port Meadow and Godstow
Across an ancient common grazed by horses and cattle to the ruins of Godstow Abbey, and back by the Thames.
- Distance
- 6.9 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 60 m
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About this walk
Oxford's Port Meadow and Godstow is an easy 6.9 km circular walk with 10 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Walton Well Road, Oxford (grid reference SP 502 073). The start can be reached by public transport.
Port Meadow is a vast open common on the edge of Oxford, grazed by horses and cattle as it has been for centuries. From Walton Well Road, the route crosses the meadow to the Thames and follows the river upstream.
At Godstow are the ruins of a medieval nunnery and The Trout, a well-known riverside pub. The walk returns down the other bank of the river, with the spires of Oxford ahead.
Route
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1
Port Meadow
Cross the meadow to the Thames.
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2
Godstow
Follow the river upstream to Godstow Abbey and The Trout.
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3
Back down the river
Return along the other bank to Oxford.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Oxford's Port Meadow and Godstow take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 6.9 km route, which has 10 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Walton Well Road, Oxford (grid reference SP 502 073). Small car park at Walton Well Road.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Oxford station is a 20-minute walk away. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Flat grassy meadow and riverside paths; the meadow floods in winter.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Horses and cattle roam the meadow: give them space and keep dogs under control.
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