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Parson's Pleasure – University Parks loop from Oxford

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South East England

Parson's Pleasure – University Parks loop from Oxford

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5.0

(4)

65

hikers

Parson's Pleasure – University Parks loop from Oxford

01:05

4.25km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

93 m

The Cherwell Boathouse

Highlight • Cafe

2

1.50 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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3

1.61 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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4

1.65 km

J. R. R. Tolkien Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

Nice bench to linger in a beautiful park.

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5

1.93 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.

Tip by

6

2.68 km

University Parks

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful parks that invite you to linger.

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B

4.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.13 km

1.12 km

Surfaces

2.28 km

836 m

772 m

359 m

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Monday 19 October

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9°C

96 %

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