Port Meadow

Port Meadow is one of Oxford’s hidden gems. With vast riverside fields dotted with horses and cattle, it feels like stepping into the countryside just minutes from the city. It’s perfect for walks, cycling, and watching stunning sunsets. The paths can get muddy after rain, and it’s often busy on sunny weekends or swampy in winter, but it remains a must-visit for nature lovers. If you’re lucky, a horse might even come over for a gentle nudge, and sometimes you’ll see the herds of cows and horses subtly competing for territory.

I was visiting Oxford and looking for some natural experience. That is when I found out port meadow from the google. It is walkable distance from the city centre. The place is quiet. If you are looking to have some quiet time and feel the nature while you are in Oxford; Port meadow is one of place you can visit. You can see swans swimming, horse grazing and people fishing while you are here

A very beautiful meadow right next to the river. Come and have the very unique experience of getting up close and personal to genuine herds of feral horses and cows! You know what they say, you haven't meadowed, until you've PORT MEADOWED!!!

Lovely large meadow, full of cattle & horses! Make sure you keep your dogs on leash! You can walk through most of the meadow, it’s bracketed by fences and waterways. There are plenty of canal boats to see. There is paid parking.

Beautiful day at port meadow. Lovely location for a long walk. So perfect when there's some wildlife included. Saw some wild rabbits but they ran off so quick couldn't take any pics. It was such a lovely walk and so relaxing. During high summer it's pretty rammed but lovely to enjoy the sun before high summer hits!

I've visited this area many times and always brings that feeling of peace and harmony.

It was a gorgeous day. Just a lovely place to walk and sit off and have a picnic.

On a hot summer’s day, nothing beats a swim in an English river. This spot is a favourite of mine as it’s easily accessible by public transport. Once you’ve got to the train station, find Abbey Road and walk to the end of it. On your left is a bridge. Walk over the bridge then follow the path, with the river on your left hand side, until you get to two bridges that are at right angles to each other. Cross both bridges, and you’ll find there’s an easy access spot by a tree, where the water is fairly shallow. There was very little current when I went in early May 2024, so I could swim comfortably in the water within the perimeter of the bridges.