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Water Lily – The Headington Shark loop from Thames Valley

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Forest Hill With Shotover

Water Lily – The Headington Shark loop from Thames Valley

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Water Lily – The Headington Shark loop from Thames Valley

01:06

10.4km

60m

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: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.23 km

Water Lily

Highlight • Natural

6.24 km

Path into Headington Hill Park

Highlight • Forest

This bit has a slight ascend into the park. You can also go straight to get up Headington hill to have an uphill drill.

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8.08 km

The Headington Shark

Highlight • Monument

The Headington Shark is a rooftop sculpture located at New High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, depicting a large shark embedded head-first in the roof of a house.

Placed by a …

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8.36 km

New Ground Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Amazing coffee. The cafe is tucked behind the buildings on the main road. Follow the signs. The pour over coffee is out of this world.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.43 km

1.13 km

543 m

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

2.72 km

1.26 km

619 m

347 m

214 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Water Lily – The Headington Shark loop from Thames Valley

Water Lily

Path into Headington Hill Park

The Headington Shark

New Ground Coffee

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