Addison's Walk, Footpath in Magdalen College grounds, Oxford, England.
Addison's Walk is a footpath that circles a small island in the River Cherwell within Magdalen College grounds. The circular route offers views of the river and Magdalen Tower in the distance.
Originally called Water Walk, the path was renamed after Joseph Addison, a Magdalen College Fellow from 1698 to 1711. This change reflects how the location became connected to this important academic figure.
The path is closely linked to the thinkers who walked here and shaped intellectual life. Visitors today follow the same routes where important scholars discussed their ideas.
The path is located within Magdalen College grounds and requires access to the college to visit. A few days each year offer free admission, making these good times to explore without paying an entrance fee.
A poem by C.S. Lewis about this path is engraved on a plaque, marking its literary connections. This small memorial is a detail many visitors walk past without noticing.
Location: Oxford
GPS coordinates: 51.75240,-1.24530
Latest update: December 10, 2025 11:51
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