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Balliol College – Parson's Pleasure loop from Oxford

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Balliol College – Parson's Pleasure loop from Oxford

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Balliol College – Parson's Pleasure loop from Oxford

01:49

31.6km

180m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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New Marston Meadows

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Start point

Train Station

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954 m

Balliol College

Highlight • Monument

Founded in 1263, Balliol is one of Oxford’s oldest colleges and is the oldest academic institution in the English-speaking world still on its original site. English Prime Minister Boris Johnson …

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1.60 km

Rhodes House

Highlight • Monument

On We are cycling British Cycle Quest

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2.21 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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9.16 km

Woodeaton Copse

Forest

11.5 km

Abingdon Arms Pub and Garden View

Highlight • Restaurant

Amazing views from the back garden. There’s a good selection of local beers, tea and coffee, but it’s more sit-down food than sarnies on the fly.

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25.4 km

St Thomas of Canterbury Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Inside the church you will find the beautiful mosaics depicting the Last Supper after Leonardo da Vinci’s painting. They were made by Antonio Salviati (1816-1890), the founder of a glass making and mosaic company based at Murano near Venice.

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29.0 km

View of the River Cherwell at New Marston Meadows

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A picturesque way to get to within striking distance of the centre.

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31.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

8.21 km

2.11 km

1.77 km

1.59 km

366 m

Surfaces

22.6 km

4.21 km

2.06 km

1.53 km

792 m

453 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 16 July

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Balliol College – Parson's Pleasure loop from Oxford

Balliol College

Rhodes House

Parson's Pleasure

St. Nicholas Church

Church of St Mary

Abingdon Arms Pub and Garden View

St Thomas of Canterbury Parish Church

View of the River Cherwell at New Marston Meadows

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