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Oxford Canal Path – Parson's Pleasure loop from Hanborough

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Oxford Canal Path – Parson's Pleasure loop from Hanborough

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Oxford Canal Path – Parson's Pleasure loop from Hanborough

03:43

35.7km

110m

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

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Your route passes through protected areas

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The Cotswolds National Landscape

Hook Meadow and the Trap Grounds

Port Meadow

Blenheim Palace WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.0 km

Oxford Canal

Lake

14.2 km

Oxford Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section of the Oxford Canal Walk follows the path between the Oxford Canal and the Castle Mill Stream. It's a well surfaced traffic free trail, perfect for easy or …

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15.0 km

Oxford Canal Heritage Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

The City of Dreaming Spires is known the across the world for being a centre of academic excellence, thanks to the prestigious Oxford University.

The waterways make for glorious walking, …

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16.2 km

University Parks

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful parks that invite you to linger.

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16.5 km

Bean Tree Avenue

Forest

17.0 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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17.9 km

Lazenbee's Ground

Forest

21.4 km

Burgess Field

Nature Reserve

21.8 km

Port Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Port Meadow is a wonderful area which hasn't been cultivated for over 4,000 years. The 440-acre riverside meadow is common grazing land and incredibly rich in grass and meadow plant …

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35.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

7.77 km

4.20 km

1.77 km

1.27 km

747 m

268 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

7.34 km

4.72 km

2.34 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Oxford Canal Path – Parson's Pleasure loop from Hanborough

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