Bodies of Water in Oxford

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Bodies of Water in Oxford

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What travellers are saying

  • tinkle_24
    Northampton, UK1,770 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Try the one to Wolvercote and you can return via River Thames. Several narrow boats enroute and cute cats too. Peaceful walk but watch the cyclists!
    Written 6 August 2023
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  • 923Dan
    Swindon, UK3,067 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The River Cherwell is a pretty river passing through the heart of Oxford.
    Nice for boating or simply walks to get away from the tourist crowds.
    Written 18 July 2019
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  • snjox
    London135 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Enjoyed the walk around the reservoirs on a good, level, surfaced track, as we've done many times before, but mean-spirited Thames Water, despite £2.2 BILLION annual revenues, have re-introduced parking charges here, presumably to reduce footfall and help kill off the cafe? Seriously, what costs do TW need to recoup from a few members of the public parking and walking? What else can they do to ensure a total lack of public-spiritedness and discourage local people from using their facility for healthy exercise. First 45 mins is free, but of course that isn't quite long enough to walk a full lap (wonder who worked that one out?!).

    Many other walks in the area, so no longer visiting and no longer using the cafe. Shame.
    Written 30 October 2023
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