Idbury is a village situated in West Oxfordshire, within the Cotswold Hills. This region is characterized by its limestone ridge, offering views over the Evenlode and Wychwood valleys, and features the rolling hills, open farmland, and woodlands typical of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The landscape around Idbury provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Idbury offers a selection of 5 routes across…
92
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4.3
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Average rating
1094
People visited

4.4
(16)
59
hikers
6.98km
01:47
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(8)
26
hikers
13.9km
03:40
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(10)
37
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(10)
41
hikers
10.1km
02:35
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(9)
27
riders
30.3km
02:00
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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23
riders
42.2km
02:39
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
riders
25.8km
01:36
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
9
riders
30.8km
02:00
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
79
riders
109km
05:02
810m
810m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

31
riders
40.8km
01:55
340m
340m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

29
riders
67.4km
03:19
460m
460m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
51
riders
87.5km
04:20
680m
680m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
(2)
23
runners
9.18km
00:59
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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23
runners
8.59km
00:54
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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18
runners
9.07km
00:58
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
9.99km
01:02
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
9
riders
31.7km
02:23
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.0
(1)
4
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(1)
2
riders
14.0km
01:00
150m
150m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
2
riders
28.2km
01:47
280m
280m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3
riders
40.8km
02:46
560m
560m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

1
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Idbury offers opportunities for various outdoor sports, including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The region provides diverse terrain suitable for different activity levels within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Idbury features several hiking routes, with 4 available on komoot. These trails traverse varied terrain, including farmland, rolling hills, and woodlands. More information can be found in guides such as Hiking around Idbury.
Easy hiking routes are available in Idbury, suitable for less strenuous exploration of the local landscape. These routes often pass through farmland and gentle hills. Specific options are detailed in the Easy hikes around Idbury guide.
Idbury is part of a region with various cycling opportunities, including road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking. Routes often utilize quiet country lanes and bridleways. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around Idbury and Gravel biking around Idbury provide more details.
Idbury offers trails suitable for jogging, with 1 route available on komoot. These routes provide diverse terrain through woodlands, open common land, and rolling hills. Information on specific routes can be found in the Running Trails around Idbury guide.
The region around Idbury is characterized by rolling hills, open farmland, and woodlands, typical of the Cotswolds AONB. It is situated on a limestone ridge, providing views over the Evenlode and Wychwood valleys. Ancient beechwoods are also a feature in the area.
Just west of Idbury village lies Idbury Camp, an Iron Age hillfort. This site is a scheduled national monument, adding a historical and archaeological dimension to the natural landscape. It can be incorporated into local walks.
Outdoor routes in Idbury have received an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars from more than 34,000 visitors. This indicates a positive reception for the available trails and paths. There are 5 total routes listed for the region.
Komoot offers several guides for Idbury, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Idbury, Easy hikes around Idbury, Road Cycling Routes around Idbury, and Running Trails around Idbury.
For information directly related to Idbury's local administration, the Idbury Parish Meeting can be contacted via email at idburybouldfoscot@gmail.com. For general inquiries related to the district, the West Oxfordshire District Council can be reached at 01993 861000.

