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: October 16, 2025

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7.22 km

University Parks

Highlight • Natural

8.84 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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9.16 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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9.24 km

Rainbow Bridge over the River Cherwell

Highlight • River

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

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15.6 km

Peasmoor Piece

Forest

17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

3.58 km

1.02 km

235 m

132 m

Surfaces

7.99 km

6.37 km

2.45 km

683 m

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 6 January

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