Folly Bridge 10

Route Overview & Local Insights

Starting on the Thames Path on the south side of Folly Bridge, this 10km out-and-back route follows the Thames Path south along the river, offering waterside running right from the start. Passing Christ Church Meadows and boathouses, the path reaches the weir at Iffley Lock. Beyond Iffley, the route leaves the river briefly, weaving through quiet paths to the turnaround at Sandford Lane. The return leg retraces your steps, and finishes back at Folly Bridge. Flat and traffic-free, this route blends city and nature with ease, making it ideal for a steady-paced 10k.