Ewelme Church and Almshouses – Russell's Water Pond loop from Ewelme

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Ewelme Church and Almshouses – Russell's Water Pond loop from Ewelme

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Ewelme Church and Almshouses – Russell's Water Pond loop from Ewelme

03:05

35.4km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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203 m

Ewelme Church and Almshouses

Highlight • Religious Site

A picturesque village brimming with history, Ewelme is a lovely place to explore. Here, you will find many medieval buildings, as well as a pub – the Shepherd's Hut, and …

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651 m

Day's Lane Climb and The Ridgeway

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice little climb out of Ewelme and then along the Ridgeway for views that go on for miles. Apart from when it's raining 🤣. You'll be able to hear the helicopters and planes out of the RAF base down below.

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6.40 km

Hazel Wood

Forest

12.8 km

Freedom Wood

Forest

20.3 km

Warburg Nature Reserve Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Steep. Great views out over the valley once you get near the top. Quite a slog!

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23.8 km

Pishill to Russell's Water Bridleway Past the Giraffe Sculpture and Vineyard

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steady climb up from Pishill but track is in excellent condition. Look out for the giraffe statue on the way up on the right

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25.7 km

Russell's Water Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pond is lovely. Full of ducks (keep dogs on lead) and some large fish!

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29.7 km

The Ridgeway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good shortcut to get to/from Britwell Hill

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32.8 km

View of the Rolling Hills and Wildflower Fields in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road takes you through sprawling fields of wildflowers and crops, adding bursts of colour to the landscape hills. This is a fantastic road for cycling, with spectacular views a plenty!

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35.2 km

Ewelme Village Store

Highlight • Settlement

What a cracking village. It looks like a film set, wouldn't be surprised if it was used in an episode of Midsommer Murders as a few villages and towns in …

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35.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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