This is a bookable event - click link below to book your space:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oxford-to-wolvercote-village-circular-canalside-walk-tickets-1409335653879?aff=oddtdtcreator
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Saturday 5th July 2025: 1.00pm - 5.00pm (approx end time)
Distance: 8.4 km / 5.25km
Duration: 4 hours (with 2 refreshment breaks)
Start and finish point: Green Space at the Hythe Bridge Entrance to The Oxford Canal, Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, OX1 2EW (what three words ///pack.boat.scan)
Pace: Leisurely, it's advisable to devote the morning and mid-afternoon to this walk
The walk, run by Canal & River Trust, will be led by volunteer walk leaders who are full of interesting information about the local area.
A leisurely circular walk along the Oxford Canal towpath to Wolvercote Village with a stop at The White Hart community-run pub in Wolvercote for refreshments, toilets and to enjoy the surroundings.
The walk will then return to Oxford along the Thames River Path passing Godstow Abbey remains and ancient Port Meadow. A second refreshment stop will be made at The Meadly, Oxford, a pop up pub on the Thames Riverbank, before returning to Hythe Bridge.
This is a leisurely walk which allows time to stop and take photos, take in the local wildlife and generally enjoy the wellbeing effects of being by water.
Please note that the canal path is level and flat, but there is one set of steps from the canal up to the road level. The Thames Path is uneven and rutted in places.
Well behaved dogs are welcome to join the walk, but must be kept on the lead at all times.
WHAT DO YOU NEED?
The great thing about walking is that you do not need any fancy equipment. Please just wear comfortable shoes and bring some water.
TICKET INFORMATION
To book your space, please purchase your ticket through the Eventbrite link below:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oxford-to-wolvercote-village-circular-canalside-walk-tickets-1409335653879?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please book one time slot per person.
Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your booked slot.
Parents and Guardians are required to accompany their children on this walk.
Walk ins will not be accepted. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or please get in touch with us to allow another person(s) a chance to take part.
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