Godstow Abbey Ruins – Bodleian Library loop from Cowley

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Godstow Abbey Ruins – Bodleian Library loop from Cowley

Easy

4.3

(15)

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Godstow Abbey Ruins – Bodleian Library loop from Cowley

01:35

26.8km

120m

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: September 30, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 769 m for 78 m

After 22.8 km for 123 m

After 23.9 km for 166 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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808 m

Cowley Marsh Nature Park

Nature Reserve

14.0 km

Wolvercote Mill Stream Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over Mill Stream that flows into the River Thames above Oxford .. I was there after Storm Dennis and the stream was a river !

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14.5 km

Godstow Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Some windows are still intact, but the glass elements are missing. Beautiful motif in the morning with fog.

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22.6 km

Carfax Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Carfax Tower is all that remains of St Martin's Church, which was the official church of Oxford from 1122 until 1896, when it was demolished to make more room for …

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23.1 km

Bodleian Library

Highlight • Monument

The library contains every book published in the United Kingdom.

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23.3 km

Oxford University Historic Center

Highlight • Cycleway

Don't forget to climb the churchtower, stunning views!

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23.3 km

Radcliffe Camera

Highlight • Historical Site

Famous library with dome

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23.9 km

Danby Gateway, Oxford Botanic Garden

Highlight • Monument

Oxford Botanic Garden was founded in 1621 as the first botanic garden in the UK. It is part of the University of Oxford and contains over 5,000 different plant species. …

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24.0 km

Punting from Magdalen Bridge

Highlight • River

Punting has been a quintessential Oxford experience since Victorian times. What better way to while away glorious summer days punting with friends along the River Cherwell? But be prepared for …

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26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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