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South East England

Parson's Pleasure – University Parks loop from Oxford

Running trails & routes

South East England

Parson's Pleasure – University Parks loop from Oxford

Hard

5.0

(1)

1,824

runners

Parson's Pleasure – University Parks loop from Oxford

01:54

18.4km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.54 km

Rhodes House

Highlight • Monument

On We are cycling British Cycle Quest

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2

15.5 km

Rainbow Bridge (River Cherwell)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views of the River Cherwell from The Rainbow Bridge, which is a curved footbridge constructed in 1923-4.

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3

15.6 km

J. R. R. Tolkien Memorial Bench and Trees

Highlight • Natural Monument

In 1992, to commemorate the centenary of Tolkien’s birth, the Tolkien Society and the Mythopoeic Society organised held a special collection for the installation of a memorial bench and planting …

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15.9 km

Parson's Pleasure

Highlight • Beach

Until 1991, Parson's Pleasure was a secluded area for male-only nude bathing, where the old dons would frollick with the young students.

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16.9 km

University Parks

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful parks that invite you to linger.

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18.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

4.83 km

823 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.60 km

4.15 km

3.20 km

1.43 km

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Tuesday 19 May

19°C

10°C

27 %

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