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Thames Path Wytham Loop — 16.3 km Running Route

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Thames Path Wytham Loop is a 16.3 km (10.1 miles) loop in Oxford, England: flat, with 17 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

17 mAscent
Paved25%Paved
0/5Hilly
Thames Path Wytham Loop running route
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Explore the Thames Path Wytham Loop

Location: Oxford, England

Explore the Thames Path Wytham Loop, a scenic 16.3 km run near Oxford, offering a wonderfully flat and largely paved experience. Starting from the city centre, the route gracefully follows the canal before joining the iconic Thames Path, guiding you to the scenic perimeter of Wytham Great Wood. You'll enjoy open field sections connecting back to the Thames, creating a varied and engaging journey.

This low-ascent route is ideal for convenient urban training, a relaxed long run, or an enjoyable sightseeing jog, offering lovely river and countryside views. Its predominantly paved surface makes it suitable for all-weather running, though it's worth noting that parts can be prone to flooding, particularly after heavy rain.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 16.3 km loop in Oxford, England with around 17 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 1 metres of climb per kilometre, 17 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 75% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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JosephineMar 2026
Shoe suggestion: Trail

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