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Things to do in Oxford

Boating and punting

Boating or punting along the Cherwell or the Isis are popular activities in Oxford, not least since they give wonderful views of the parks and skyline. Salters Steamers Ltd has punts, pedalos and rowing boats for hire on the Isis, and, in addition, the company offers scheduled passenger boat services on the Thames, from Folly Bridge to Iffley Lock (20 minutes each way) and between Sandford and Abingdon (two hours each way).

Tel: (01865) 243 421.
Website: www.saltersteamers.co.uk

Cycling

Oxford and the surrounding countryside offer some greatly rewarding routes for the cyclist, and whether you’re trundling over the cobbles of Radcliffe Square or cruising over the open hills of the Cotswolds, there’s no shortage of options.

Website: www.visitoxford.org

Golf

The Oxford area has a number of good-quality golf courses, most of them within easy reach of the city centre. Try North Oxford Golf Club, Studley Wood Golf Club, Bicester Country Club Hotel & Spa, The Oxfordshire Golf Club, Frilford Health Golf Club, Magnolia Park Golf & Country Club, the Oxford Golf Centre or Southfield Golf Club.

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