Oxford: Christ Church Meadow to Iffley Lock
Across the college meadow and down the Thames to a Norman church and a lock.
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Time
- 2–3 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 72 m
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About this walk
Oxford: Christ Church Meadow to Iffley Lock is a moderate 9.7 km circular walk with 30 m of ascent, taking 2 to 3 hours. It starts at Oxford station (grid reference SP 504 063). The start can be reached by public transport.
From the station the walk crosses the city to Christ Church Meadow, where cattle graze below the college, and follows the Thames, called the Isis here, past the college boathouses to Iffley Lock. Iffley has one of the best Norman churches in England, a short climb from the river. Return along the other bank.
Route
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1
The meadow
Cross the city to Christ Church Meadow and the river.
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2
Iffley Lock
Follow the Thames to Iffley Lock and return by the other bank.
Summit
On the way
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Oxford CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Oxford: Christ Church Meadow to Iffley Lock take?
- Most walkers take 2–3 hours for the 9.7 km route, which has 30 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 Oxford station (grid reference SP 504 063). Park and ride; city-centre parking is scarce.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains and coaches to Oxford. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Pavements, meadow and towpath.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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