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The Eye-Catcher Folly – Forest Path loop from Steeple Aston

Moderate

4.0

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5

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The Eye-Catcher Folly – Forest Path loop from Steeple Aston

01:13

10.5km

90m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

816 m

Rousham Eyecatcher

Highlight • Monument

2

1.28 km

The Eye-Catcher Folly

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful folly perched on top of a rolling hill in Oxfordshire will certainly catch your eye. It was built by landscape artist William Kent for the Dormer family in 1740.

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3

2.53 km

Lower Heyford Pools

Highlight • River

4

4.00 km

A mile north of Lower Heyford is its twin village Upper Heyford. Its location in the Cherwell Valley gives it excellent access to the verdant Oxfordshire countryside. There are plenty …

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5

6.38 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

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9.09 km

Raspberry Brake

Forest

B

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.41 km

2.14 km

782 m

724 m

381 m

Surfaces

5.76 km

1.67 km

1.37 km

850 m

782 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Thursday 8 October

18°C

9°C

73 %

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