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Iffley Lock – Folly Bridge loop from Oxford

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Iffley Lock – Folly Bridge loop from Oxford

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Iffley Lock – Folly Bridge loop from Oxford

01:07

10.8km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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939 m

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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1.46 km

Christ Church Meadow

Highlight • Natural

The meadow is a lovely open space at Christ Church college. It is a surprisingly peaceful spot in the heart of the city and a haven for wildlife – it's …

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3.37 km

Danby Gateway, Oxford Botanic Garden

Highlight • Monument

Oxford Botanic Garden was founded in 1621 as the first botanic garden in the UK. It is part of the University of Oxford and contains over 5,000 different plant species. …

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3.48 km

Punting from Magdalen Bridge

Highlight • River

Punting has been a quintessential Oxford experience since Victorian times. What better way to while away glorious summer days punting with friends along the River Cherwell? But be prepared for …

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6.86 km

Iffley Lock

Highlight • River

Watch canal boats navigate up and down the river at the picturesque Iffley Lock.

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9.16 km

Folly Island

Highlight • Structure

Interesting development on a small island in the middle of the Thames. Quirky buildings and architecture to be seen.

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9.24 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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10.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.02 km

2.86 km

1.70 km

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.85 km

4.15 km

1.69 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

7°C

20 %

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Iffley Lock – Folly Bridge loop from Oxford

Carfax Tower

Christ Church Meadow

Danby Gateway, Oxford Botanic Garden

Punting from Magdalen Bridge

Iffley Lock

Folly Island

Folly Bridge

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