Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Oxford Parkway

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Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Oxford Parkway

Easy

5.0

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riders

Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Oxford Parkway

01:36

37.3km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.0 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.15 km

Rhodes House

Highlight • Monument

On We are cycling British Cycle Quest

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13.3 km

Cumnor Village

Highlight • Settlement

A lovely village. To the west you will find smooth roads and flat terrain, while the north will lead to the cotswolds.

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17.3 km

Stroud Copse

Forest

18.5 km

Swinford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Swinford Toll Bridge is built of local limestone and was opened in 1769. It is one of only two remaining toll bridges that cross the Thames upstream of London.

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21.7 km

Descent to Farmoor Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Sweeping descent from Cumnor village with a great view of Farmoor Reservoir on your left hand side. Good road surface so you can build up a bit of speed.

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27.3 km

Coming Home Sheep Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

Alec and Fiona Peever created the flock of four stone sheep at the Tilbury Fields in Botley, and say the artwork is a reflection of the land’s former agricultural use. …

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30.4 km

Oxford Castle & Prison

Highlight • Castle

31.0 km

Society Café

Highlight • Cafe

Best coffee in Oxford - bike friendly, pump available to borrow

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31.3 km

Carfax Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Carfax Tower is all that remains of St Martin's Church, which was the official church of Oxford from 1122 until 1896, when it was demolished to make more room for …

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