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Vale Of White Horse

Folly Bridge – Parson's Pleasure loop from Worcester College

Running trails & routes

South East England

Vale Of White Horse

Folly Bridge – Parson's Pleasure loop from Worcester College

Moderate

5.0

(1)

64

runners

Folly Bridge – Parson's Pleasure loop from Worcester College

01:28

13.8km

40m

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 19, 2026

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Port Meadow

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.47 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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2

5.24 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

6.19 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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4

6.95 km

King's Mill House

Highlight • Structure

A mill at this place was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The present building dates from late 18th century and was in operation at least until 1825.

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5

6.95 km

Mesopotamia River Walk

Highlight (Segment) • River

Peaceful stretch of waterside running to gain some momentum.

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6

7.79 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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7

8.22 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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8

10.4 km

Wild Swimming in Port Meadow

Highlight • River

Popular spot for wild river swimming

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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.46 km

2.46 km

1.98 km

1.27 km

586 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.00 km

3.87 km

3.35 km

1.96 km

569 m

< 100 m

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Friday 26 June

29°C

17°C

16 %

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