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Folly Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Christ Church

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Folly Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Christ Church

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Folly Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Christ Church

00:23

6.17km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.06 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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807 m

Weirs Mill Stream

Highlight • River

This pretty stream branches from the River Thames and winds past Iffley Meadows. It's often lined with picturesque canal boats and is surrounded by plenty of walking paths.

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815 m

Thames riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place for a bonfire

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2.12 km

Folly Bridge

Highlight • River

Oxford comes from Oxenaforda, meaning "ford of the oxen". Folly Bridge was constructed in 1825-7 at what is thought to be the original site of the ford over which oxen …

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2.55 km

Christ Church, Oxford

Highlight • Monument

Christ Church War Memorial Garden was created in 1926 to commemorate the First World War.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Church_War_Memorial_Garden

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2.78 km

Carfax Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Carfax Tower is all that remains of St Martin's Church, which was the official church of Oxford from 1122 until 1896, when it was demolished to make more room for …

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3.13 km

The Handle Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

Fantastic coffee bar downstairs next to Bike Zone Oxford bike shop, plus a cafe upstairs. Fantastic brunches and great coffee, Magda was brilliant!

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6.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.14 km

682 m

633 m

513 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.51 km

251 m

176 m

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Folly Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Christ Church

Weirs Mill Stream

Thames riverbank

Folly Bridge

Christ Church, Oxford

Carfax Tower

The Handle Bar

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