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Stone Bench on Rural Road – Merton Grounds Gravel Path loop from Blackthorn

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Stone Bench on Rural Road – Merton Grounds Gravel Path loop from Blackthorn

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4.0

(3)

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Stone Bench on Rural Road – Merton Grounds Gravel Path loop from Blackthorn

01:26

24.0km

40m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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336 m

Sunset View Over Flooded Field

Highlight • Natural

5.22 km

Bridge Over the M40

Highlight • Bridge

Moderate difficulty riding up the bridge and a great descent. Concrete paved bridge. Gravel road before and after the bridge

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6.26 km

Murcott Church

Highlight • Other

Beautiful tiny brick and stone church.

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10.9 km

Otmoor Off-Road Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cool off road section just south of Bicester. Pretty easy going so open to all levels with a nice even surface.

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15.1 km

The Lion, Wendlebury

Highlight • Pub

great place to stop off for a drink if a little pricey for soft drinks!

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16.0 km

Bridleway Segment with Smooth Road Surface

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

18.5 km

Stone Bench on Rural Road

Highlight • Structure

18.6 km

Merton Grounds Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Flat enough to be rode on a road bike with decent tyres

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24.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.74 km

7.17 km

3.21 km

3.03 km

820 m

Surfaces

9.75 km

5.81 km

5.19 km

2.72 km

387 m

107 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

16°C

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Stone Bench on Rural Road – Merton Grounds Gravel Path loop from Blackthorn

Sunset View Over Flooded Field

Bridge Over the M40

Murcott Church

Otmoor Off-Road Trail

The Lion, Wendlebury

Bridleway Segment with Smooth Road Surface

Stone Bench on Rural Road

Merton Grounds Gravel Path

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