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South East England

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

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

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

Moderate

4.3

(6)

44

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

04:44

17.8km

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: March 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

192 m

The Covered Market Oxford

Highlight • Cafe

A place for food and shopping

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2

338 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 …

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3

1.08 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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8.54 km

Jarn Heath

Forest

9.23 km

Wootton Heath

Forest

6

10.7 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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7

13.6 km

Chilwell Valley Boardwalk

Highlight • Cycleway

8

15.1 km

South Hinksey Village

Highlight • Settlement

16.1 km

Hinksey Lake

Lake

B

17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.12 km

5.95 km

2.56 km

2.11 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

4.97 km

4.16 km

3.80 km

1.90 km

1.52 km

1.45 km

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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