Hidden Canvases & Ancient Stones

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This is a look at Oxford's quieter artistic side, following pedestrian lanes and old courtyards to spot street-level details and tucked-away buildings.

Along the way

Ashmolean Museum (Exterior)Begin your journey at the grand façade of Britain's first public museum.

Turl Street CollegesStep onto the cobbled Turl Street, a quiet lane flanked by the ancient walls of Lincoln, Exeter, and Jesus Colleges.

Radcliffe Square & Bodleian Library (View)Emerge into the breathtaking Radcliffe Square.

Christ Church Picture Gallery (Approach)Navigate through a quiet alley towards Christ Church, home to one of the UK's oldest private collections of Old Master paintings.

Logic LaneExperience a true hidden gem as you wander down Logic Lane, a narrow, ancient passageway.

St Michael at the North GateDiscover St Michael at the North Gate, the oldest surviving building in Oxford.

The route

Distance2.7 km

Walking≈ 37 min

Running≈ 17 min

Climb↑ 6 m

RouteCircular

A 2.7 km circular route from Oxford to walk, run or cycle, with 6 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 6 m in total

Before you go

StartAshmolean Museum (Exterior), Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PHOpen the start in Maps →

FinishBack where you started

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