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South Oxfordshire

South Oxfordshire

The best running trails in South Oxfordshire

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Running in South Oxfordshire is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in South Oxfordshire—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 16, 2025

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1. Cowleaze Wood Memorial and Blackmoor Wood loop from Christmas Common — Chiltern Hills

12.5km

01:27

270m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Shotover Country Park loop

4.48km

00:30

70m

Moderate run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Deer Park and Lambridge Wood loop from Dry Leas Long Stay Car Park — Chiltern Hills

7.00km

00:46

130m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Hill Farm and St Mary the Virgin loop from Ipsden — Chiltern Hills

3.82km

00:24

40m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Aston Rowant Nature Reserve run — Chiltern Hills

3.45km

00:24

30m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. The Duck Pond – The Warren loop from Goring & Streatley

31.0km

03:23

170m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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166

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7. Mongewell to North Stoke loop from Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

81.7km

09:26

950m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. Withymead loop from Goring-on-Thames

11.7km

01:15

140m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Ladygrove Lake 1 loop from Ladygrove

8.91km

00:55

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Phoenix Trail loop from Thame

13.6km

01:24

40m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in South Oxfordshire

1. Cowleaze Wood Memorial and Blackmoor Wood loop from Christmas Common — Chiltern Hills

2. Shotover Country Park loop

3. Deer Park and Lambridge Wood loop from Dry Leas Long Stay Car Park — Chiltern Hills

4. Hill Farm and St Mary the Virgin loop from Ipsden — Chiltern Hills

5. Aston Rowant Nature Reserve run — Chiltern Hills

6. The Duck Pond – The Warren loop from Goring & Streatley

7. Mongewell to North Stoke loop from Brightwell-cum-Sotwell

8. Withymead loop from Goring-on-Thames

9. Ladygrove Lake 1 loop from Ladygrove

10. Phoenix Trail loop from Thame

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