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Oxford Riverside Walks

The favourite stretch of river in Oxford is without question the section between Folly Bridge and Iffley Lock. It's the main River Thames, but typically referred to as

the Isis. It's here that this college rowing crews race against the other in the two annual regattas   'Torpids' in late February and 'Eights' in mid May. Most of the College Boathouses are on the north bank which might be approached through Christ Church Meadow; the towpath, however, is around the south bank, and runs past a few boathouses, as well as the beautifully secluded Longbridges Nature Park. Iffley Lock is approximately 1.5 miles from Folly Bridge (which incidentally will be the site with the original ford from which Oxford gets its name); some might be heartened to know that there is a pub at each end (your head of the River at Folly Bridge, as well as the beautiful Isis Farmhouse at Iffley Lock). Although crews training for the Colleges go back home occasionally, town clubs still train repeatedly a week. See our Rowing page for more information.

WildlifeFairly uneventful, but varied. Passing through the gate after Walton Well Road is often a well defined white pebble path resulting in the Thames (the concrete path heading off to your right travels to Wolvercote and the fantastic gem of Burgess Field Nature Park). The towpath runs north down the west bank from the Thames (reached by crossing first a set wooden, then a steel arched bridge) where there are two pubs further as you go along. The Perch at Binsey could be the first of these; it serves excellent food and you can sit outside the pleasant garden during the summer time. The Trout is around one mile further on, past Godstow Lock as well as the ruins of Godstow Nunnery, and then to the road bridge crossing the Thames. The Trout overlooks a very picturesque footbridge in ray ban sale the river, and peacocks and swans in many cases are to be seen within the grounds. The most effective way back could be the way you came, nevertheless the weary can continue with the road on the river to Wolvercote, from where you can get a bus or taxi time for the city centre.

Those so minded can deviate through the side from the Thames long enough to see

Medley Manor Fruit Farm, where one can pick your own fruit, buy fresh asparagus and others things each in their season. To find this delectable spot either follow signs on the Perch and then head over the car park and consider the lane left (South) or head on the track just north in the sailing club which gets that you the same lane. Another detour using this part of Port Meadow is to Binsey Church. Again head west of the river towards Binsey village and also this time go ahead and take lane north. Binsey Church is saved, small and sweet, using the original inspiration for that Treacle Well from Lewis Carroll's Harry potter in its churchyard. You'll find often very admirable pygmy goats next to the Church, which can be viewed in the churchyard wall. And finally, in late summer, anyone heading towards the Trout will be well advised to transport about their person a smaller vessel for collecting blackberries. (A stomach does well when there is nothing else to give.) The best berries are on the sunny side in the thickety hedges. Head through one of many small gaps within the brambles, and round the other side you are able to pick enough for most pies. Although large flocks of Canada geese are frequent visitors, other, rarer birds visit regularly. During the Summer the river remains a fertile way to obtain fish, attracting kingfishers and grass snakes. While this means that it floods in the winter months (with spectacular results), during the warm months the soil stays rich and fertile, ultimately causing an assortment of wildflowers. Particularly, the entire meadow becomes covered in buttercups during early summer, providing rich grazing for your horses and cows continued the common land.

The main harbour Meadow sunset

In late autumn and winter the temperature inversion caused by the large pans of water often creates a dense, low lying mist later in the day, allowing for ethereal and exquisite sunsets. In the summer enjoy a beer or some Pimms for the riverbank as the sun slowly sinks behind Wytham Hill.

The Cherwell and New Marston Meadows (SSSI)

There are numerous of pleasant walks by the

River Cherwell. 'Addison's Walk' is obtainable from Magdalen College; another pleasantly shaded walk joins the University Parks with Marston Road through amusingly named Parson's Pleasure (formerly nude bathing for Oxford fellows), Mesopotamia and King's Mill Lane (understand the right hand fringe of our Summertown map). People who choose to walk north through the Parks should cross Rainbow Bridge and continue with the path (which can get a little bit muddy in places) about the east bank. Lady Margaret Hall as well as the Cherwell Boathouse pass on the other bank before a footbridge is reached that gives access to Wolfson College and thence on the city. Alternatively, you might continue to walk north for the further half mile once you will attain the Marston Ferry Road Bridge and, just beyond, the Victoria (Vicky) Arms, which serves food along with drink.

The meadows are designated as being a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), but they are also maintained as ray ban outlet a working farm. This means that by the river is Wolfson College Nature Reserve, featuring wildflower displays during May and June, but a wander from the fields might lead you to a fantastic hay meadow. Cut yearly for hay, this meadow can be a prime demonstration of how hay cultivation historically generated fantastic arrays of wildflowers, and is constantly on the today. Ideal time for viewing is June and July.

Wildlife The wild deer that roam near Oxford can also be seen along this stretch of river, including Muntjacs, Roe deer and Fallow deer.

The vagaries of Oxford's waterways are in ways that you can also

walk through the river to North or South Hinksey. You can cut through from Abingdon Road and there are bridges on the railway in many places. Pubwise, you've two choices: the General Eliott in South Hinksey or even the Fishes in North Hinksey, which serves delicious food. If you're able to find a safe way throughout the dual carriageway of the Southern Bypass you may then leave onto Harcourt Hill, Cumnor Hill or perhaps Boar's Hill for postprandial appreciation of the view which inspired Matthew Arnold's ubiquitous line about dreaming spires (although views are sadly rather obscured nowadays).

Longer walks

Should you be feeling more intrepid and want more than a quiet ramble with food at the end, then you can simply keep on all these routes. The Cherwell footpaths will convey you within an afternoon to Islip, with one small but just the same unpleasant interruption   the Northern Bypass. The Thames is friendlier, not least because the Thames Path is a national trail. From Oxford it is possible to head out towards Abingdon, past Sandford Lock, and south. Radley village is available this way, orgasm is a couple of miles in the river. And if you wish you can ray ban outlet preserve to London and also the Thames estuary. The river along with the railway cheap oakley sunglasses keep company for a fairly long stretch, then when you're footsore, by Pangbourne or so, you can allow the train take control. There are lots of campsites along the trail, including camping at many locks. These may be extremely pleasant, and quite possibly extremely busy in peak season. At Easter it's quieter, but colder. An excellent map in the trail can be obtained at Blackwell's (Broad St), made for walkers and boaters. It has the phone numbers of the lock keepers and far other useful trivia.

The Thames Path continues from the other direction (broadly West) up to the river's source. If you would like do it rapidly, carry little and grow at the various riverside inns. If carrying full kit, allow a great week for the 53.5 miles from central Oxford to the source at Thameshead. Most of the people seem to walk together with the river flow. Between Lechlade and also the sea you can find boats, with narrowboats and cruisers sharing the non tidal stretches. This too means locks, plus they are a good source of fresh mineral water, as well as friendly lock keepers, svelte dogs, amazing topiary and local knowledge. Between Lechlade along with the source it's harder to replenish water supplies, and also this should be considered. The Thames Path website suggests 2 weeks for the 184 miles source to sea, that's strictly to the tough or masochistic. In general if you're looking for a cheap, active and rewarding holiday The Thames Path is pretty good at most times of year. It has good transport links at various points, to help you retrieve yourself, with Kemble station only a mile possibly even from the source. NB that in the times of year which might be nicest for walking the source will be dry! The rest of the year avoid flooding, and due to the stiles not every the path is suitable for cycling.

Do allow yourself plenty of time at Cricklade to recover   there are a group of flooded quarries getting together again the

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