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University Parks – Parson's Pleasure loop from Thames Valley

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University Parks – Parson's Pleasure loop from Thames Valley

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5.0

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1,795

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University Parks – Parson's Pleasure loop from Thames Valley

01:51

17.8km

90m

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: April 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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7.19 km

University Parks

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful parks that invite you to linger.

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7.54 km

Rhodes House

Highlight • Monument

On We are cycling British Cycle Quest

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8.82 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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9.14 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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9.25 km

Rainbow Bridge (River Cherwell)

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

2.62 km

227 m

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.02 km

5.54 km

2.43 km

1.56 km

229 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

17°C

7°C

20 %

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University Parks – Parson's Pleasure loop from Thames Valley

University Parks

Rhodes House

Parson's Pleasure

J. R. R. Tolkien Memorial Bench and Trees

Rainbow Bridge (River Cherwell)

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