The George Inn, Brailes – Banbury Town Hall loop from Banbury
The George Inn, Brailes – Banbury Town Hall loop from Banbury
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The George Inn, Brailes – Banbury Town Hall loop from Banbury
02:53
45.1km
450m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 7, 2026
Tips
Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route
After 23.6 km for 56 m
After 44.5 km for 89 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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531 m
Broadbent Cycles
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
6.45 km
Broughton Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
The core of the house was built in 1306 and the gatehouse in the early fifteenth century, but most of what you see today dates from the 1550’s. It was a centre of opposition to Charles I and was besieged and damaged after the Battle of Edgehill in 1642.
Broughton Castle is home to the 21st Lord and Lady Saye & Sele, whose family name is Fiennes. The ownership of the Castle has remained in the same family since 1447.
The house, garden and tearoom are open on Wednesdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from 1st April until 30th September from 2-5pm with last admission at 4.30pm.
There is no entry fee if you are just visiting the tearoom on an open day.
broughtoncastle.com
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6.84 km
Broughton Castle
Highlight • Castle
During the 19th century, the house fell into decay until it was rescued by the 16th Baron Saye and Sele with the help of Victorian architect Sir George Gilbert Scott.
In more modern history, you may recognise the house from its appearance in the film Shakespeare in Love or the TV series Keeping Up Appearances. Although the house is privately owned (by the same family since 1377), it is open to the public from April to September every Wednesday and Sunday from 2 - 5pm. Tickets for adults cost £10. You can find more information, here: broughtoncastle.com
Tip by
17.6 km
Birch Wood
Forest
22.1 km
Castle Hill Coppice
Forest
22.9 km
La Tradition French Bakery
Highlight • Cafe
Opening hours:
Tuesday 9am–1:30pm
Wednesday 9am–1:30pm
Thursday 9am–1:30pm
Friday 9am–1:30pm
Saturday 9am–1:30pm
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
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23.6 km
The George Inn, Brailes
Highlight • Restaurant
Tip by
44.0 km
Banbury Cross and Horse and Rider Statue
Highlight • Monument
44.5 km
Banbury High Cross
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
44.7 km
Banbury Town Hall
Highlight • Historical Site
The design involved a symmetrical main frontage with three bays facing the junction of the High Street and Market Place; the central section, which projected forward, featured an arched doorway on the ground floor and a balcony with an ogee headed window on the first floor. A clock tower and spire were added in 1860.
The principal room was an assembly hall on the first floor. The building was extended to the south west to create a council chamber in 1891.
The town hall was the headquarters of Banbury Borough Council until the council moved its administration to the mechanics' institute in Marlborough Road in 1930.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banbury_Town_Hall
Tip by
45.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
36.3 km
3.61 km
2.53 km
1.67 km
729 m
280 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
23.6 km
20.2 km
729 m
328 m
327 m
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Elevation
Highest point (220 m)
Lowest point (90 m)
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