Folly Island – Folly Bridge loop from Christ Church

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Folly Island – Folly Bridge loop from Christ Church

Moderate

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Folly Island – Folly Bridge loop from Christ Church

01:09

11.1km

30m

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: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.05 km

Thames riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

A place for a bonfire

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2.73 km

Folly Island

Highlight • Structure

Interesting development on a small island in the middle of the Thames. Quirky buildings and architecture to be seen.

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3.40 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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3.44 km

River Thames Riverside Walk in Oxford

Highlight • River

A lovely leafy stretch of walking alongside the famous River Thames that flows through Oxford.

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6.02 km

Christ Church Meadow

Highlight • Natural

The meadow is a lovely open space at Christ Church college. It is a surprisingly peaceful spot in the heart of the city and a haven for wildlife – it's …

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

3.71 km

1.74 km

186 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.62 km

4.08 km

2.18 km

115 m

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

7°C

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Comments

June 1, 2025,Blades: Annual Oxford Summer Eights rowing race

Once upon a time, the University of Oxford started the inter-collegiate Summer Eights rowing event between different college crews of eight rowers (and a cox). Over four days, the aim is to catch ('bump') the boat in front before getting bumped from behind, which is when the cox will throw up their hand in submission.