Dead Man's Walk, Oxford

Name: Dead Man's Walk
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#77 among attractions in Oxford

Hiking, Hiking trail, Reportedly haunted

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Dead Man's Walk is a footpath running east–west in central Oxford, England, situated immediately to the south of Merton College and just outside the old city wall, with Corpus Christi College at the western end. To the north, Grove Walk connects with Merton Street through a gateway. Immediately to the south is Merton Field with Merton Walk connecting to the wide tree-lined Broad Walk, which runs parallel with Dead Man's Walk. Beyond that is Christ Church Meadow. ()

Coordinates: 51°45'3"N, 1°15'4"W

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HolywellOxford United Kingdom

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Dead Man's Walk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: High Street, University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Christ Church Cathedral, Broad Walk.

~690 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
High Street, Oxford
4 min walk • High Street, commonly referred to as the "High," is a bustling artery of commerce and history in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This iconic street is renowned for its vibrant shopping district, offering a harmonious blend of traditional boutiques, modern...
~740 ftE
Gardens and glasshouses with 5000 species
University of Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic city of Oxford, the University of Oxford Botanic Garden is a verdant oasis that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Established in 1621, it holds the distinction of being the oldest botanic garden in the United...
~880 ftW
12th-century cathedral of famous college
Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
5 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral, nestled in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom, is a historical and architectural marvel that continues to captivate visitors from around the globe. As the cathedral of the Diocese of Oxford and a central part of the world-renowned Christ...
~610 ftSW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Broad Walk, Oxford
3 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Oxford, Broad Walk offers a serene escape into nature, contrasting with the bustling academic life of the surrounding university. This picturesque hiking trail, lined with ancient trees and well-kept lawns, provides a peaceful...
~390 ftW
Church
Grove Walk, Oxford
2 min walk • Grove Walk is a short historic leafy walkway running north–south in central Oxford, England, situated on land between Merton College to the east and Corpus Christi College to the west. It provides one of the entrances to Christ Church Meadow from the north.
~780 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Christ Church Picture Gallery, Oxford
4 min walk • Christ Church Picture Gallery is an art museum at Christ Church, one of the colleges of Oxford University in England. The gallery holds an important collection of about 300 Old Master paintings and nearly 2,000 drawings.
~660 ftN
Bridge
Logic Lane covered bridge, Oxford
4 min walk • The Logic Lane covered bridge is a small covered bridge at the High Street end of Logic Lane, within University College, Oxford, England. The bridge was designed by the Oxford architect Harry Wilkinson Moore and was completed in 1904. It links the older Radcliffe Quad buildings with the newer Durham Buildings, built in 1903.
~770 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Shelley Memorial, Oxford
4 min walk • The Shelley Memorial is a memorial to the English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley at University College, Oxford, England, the college that he briefly attended and from which he was expelled for writing the 1811 pamphlet "The Necessity of Atheism".
~930 ftNW
Shopping, Art shops, Bookshop
Sanders of Oxford, Oxford
5 min walk • Sanders of Oxford is an antique print shop situated on the High Street of the city of Oxford, England. Although stores trading in prints were once common in the country, there are now only a handful left, Sanders being one of the largest and longest running outside London.
~830 ftNE
Park
Radcliffe Quadrangle, Oxford
5 min walk • The Radcliffe Quadrangle is the second quadrangle of University College, Oxford, England. The buildings have been Grade I listed since 1954.
~750 ftS
Park
Christ Church Meadow, Oxford
4 min walk • Christ Church Meadow is a flood-meadow and popular walking and picnic spot in Oxford, England. Roughly triangular in shape, it is bounded by the River Thames, the River Cherwell, and Christ Church. The meadow provides access to many of the college boat houses which are on an island at the confluence of the two rivers.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dead Man's Walk?

Nearby attractions include Merton College, Oxford (1 min walk), Merton Street, Oxford (2 min walk), Mob Quad, Oxford (2 min walk), Merton College Library, Oxford (2 min walk).

How to get to Dead Man's Walk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dead Man's Walk:

Bus

Queens Lane • Lines: 10, 15, 280, 3A, 5A, Lgw, Lhr, Tube, U1, X3, X90 (4 min walk)
Turl Street • Lines: 280, 3A, U1 (6 min walk)

Train

Oxford (22 min walk)