Best walks to or from Oxford
Oxfordshire · South East England | Walks by train
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Oxford Station.
Oxford Station Circular via Port Meadow
15km. Flat terrain. 4h–6h30.
Flat riverside towpaths, water meadows, canal towpath, Oxford city streets, college lanes, and historic squares. Can be flooded.
Highlights: Pitt Rivers Museum and Oxford.
Lunch stops in Wolvercote (1h–2h in): the Trout Inn, Godstow, or the Jacob's Inn. Other lunch stops: the Perch (30m–1h in), or the Anchor (2h–3h30 in).
End-of-walk rewards: the Lamb & Flag, Oxford, the Red Lion, the Turf Tavern, the Bear, the Crown, the Royal Blenheim, the Castle Pub, or the Jolly Farmers.
Radley Station to Oxford Station
Easy: 11km, flat terrain. 3h.
Riverside path and flat and easy-going; surfaced. Can be very muddy or boggy; Sections prone to flooding after heavy rain.