The University Parks
Oxford, Oxfordshire ·
Quick answer
The University Parks in Oxford permit well-behaved dogs kept under control throughout the 70-acre grounds, per the official Rules and Advice page. Sports pitches and the cricket ground carry match-day access restrictions. Riverside paths along the Cherwell and flat lawns make for easy, accessible walking.
Walk Starting Point
Distance
1.5 miles
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
None
Parking
Limited
About this walk
The University Parks offer 70 acres of flat, well-kept parkland and riverside paths along the Cherwell in central Oxford, ideal for an easy daily walk. Dogs are welcome if kept under control at all times, with waste bins provided. During cricket matches and organised sports on the pitches, dogs and ball games are typically restricted from those areas, so stick to the perimeter paths and open lawns away from active pitches when sport is in progress.
Terrain
🅿️ Parking
No dedicated public car park within the University Parks; visitors typically use nearby Oxford city centre or park-and-ride parking.
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