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South East England

Balliol College – Carfax Tower loop from Oxford

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Balliol College – Carfax Tower loop from Oxford

Easy

5.0

(2)

116

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Balliol College – Carfax Tower loop from Oxford

01:37

6.33km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.63 km

University Parks

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful parks that invite you to linger.

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2

2.78 km

Balliol College

Highlight • Monument

Founded in 1263, Balliol is one of Oxford’s oldest colleges and is the oldest academic institution in the English-speaking world still on its original site. English Prime Minister Boris Johnson …

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3

2.93 km

Tudor-Style Building on Ship Street

Highlight • Historical Site

4

3.14 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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5

3.37 km

The Covered Market Oxford

Highlight • Cafe

A place for food and shopping

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6

3.77 km

St Mary Magdalene Church and Graveyard

Highlight • Religious Site

Church with atmospheric cemetery

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7

4.48 km

Radcliffe Camera

Highlight • Historical Site

Famous library with dome

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8

5.55 km

The Castle Pub

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Look up rather than at eye level, there are many architectural gems here.

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6.33 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.84 km

1.20 km

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

1.33 km

166 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

30°C

16°C

21 %

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