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Carfax Tower – View of Oxford from Boars Hill loop from Oxford

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Carfax Tower – View of Oxford from Boars Hill loop from Oxford

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Carfax Tower – View of Oxford from Boars Hill loop from Oxford

04:48

18.0km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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80 m

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 the traffic. Upon climbing the 99 steps to the top of the Tower, you can enjoy a beautiful view of Oxford’s skyline. It costs £3 to enter the tower.

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284 m

Tudor-Style Building on Ship Street

Highlight • Historical Site

558 m

The Covered Market Oxford

Highlight • Cafe

A place for food and shopping

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1.39 km

Folly Island

Highlight • Structure

Interesting development on a small island in the middle of the Thames. Quirky buildings and architecture to be seen.

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8.79 km

Jarn Heath

Forest

9.49 km

Wootton Heath

Forest

10.9 km

View of Oxford from Boars Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

From boars hill, you are afforded wonderful views over the classic 'dreaming spires' of Oxford, as written by Matthew Arnold.

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13.9 km

Chilwell Valley Boardwalk

Highlight • Cycleway

15.4 km

South Hinksey Village

Highlight • Settlement

16.3 km

Hinksey Lake

Lake

18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.39 km

5.99 km

2.39 km

2.11 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

5.00 km

4.61 km

3.62 km

1.90 km

1.46 km

1.45 km

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 5 July

31°C

14°C

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Carfax Tower – View of Oxford from Boars Hill loop from Oxford

Carfax Tower

Tudor-Style Building on Ship Street

The Covered Market Oxford

Folly Island

View of Oxford from Boars Hill

Chilwell Valley Boardwalk

South Hinksey Village

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