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Our group offers walks which are accessible by public transport and take place throughout the South East of England plus a summer holiday and a New Year break

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Overview

A medium paced circular walk led by Lorraine G (Mobile No: 07946 858918) joint with Hammersmith, Fulham & Wandsworth and Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Groups over flat terrain with a few steps down to the canal (could be muddy). Map: E180, L164.

Route: Starting at Oxford Station then proceeding along the River Isis up to Wolvercote for lunch, returning via canalside path into Oxford. There will be a chance to see a little of Oxford, eg colleges and museums (museums shut at 5pm).
Food: Picnic lunch with a brief stop in a pub.

The estimated finish time of this walk (2:45pm) is the likely arrival time back into Oxford after the 6-mile riverside/canalside walk. For those wanting to take the opportunity to explore Oxford the departure time back to London will be later.

Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Start time:
11:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Check trains the day before. Buy return ticket to Oxford.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
SP 50466 06330
Nearest postcode:
OX1 1HS
what3words:
sober.trunk.noisy
Start time:
11:15 am

Oxford Station (GWR train from Paddington at 10:23, calling at Reading at 10:48 and arriving at Oxford at 11:15)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking