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The Phoenix Trail – Phoenix Trail loop from Thame

The Phoenix Trail – Phoenix Trail loop from Thame

Easy

4.6

(7)

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The Phoenix Trail – Phoenix Trail loop from Thame

01:25

26.5km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 365 m for 215 m

After 13.2 km for 87 m

After 26.0 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

The Phoenix Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Really lovely trail! Hard enough packed to not be a worry on a road bike too.

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9.71 km

Phoenix Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It's gravelly and it's beautiful. Would avoid with expensive road bikes. The trail itself goes all the way to Thame along a disused railway. There is a level crossing which …

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13.3 km

Crew Cafe Princes Risborough

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe on edge of park; exellent coffee, benches with view over park.

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14.9 km

Junction of cycle routes just outside Princes Risborough

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Junction of multiple cycle routes just out from Princes Risborough.

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16.0 km

NCN 57 Railway Path at Horsenden

Highlight • Trail

Scenic stretch of NCN 57 linking Horsenden with Thame via the old railway route.

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16.7 km

Steam Locomotive 5526

Highlight • Monument

There is a private stream train line here so you can see the trains go past sometimes

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16.9 km

Phoenix Trail: Princes Risborough to Towersey

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Solid surface across flat land with fields on either side, nice views and easy riding across this disused rail line.

nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-routes/phoenix-trail-thame-princes-risborough

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26.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

8.35 km

3.62 km

2.70 km

1.64 km

Surfaces

12.3 km

10.3 km

3.22 km

708 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

7°C

16 %

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The Phoenix Trail – Phoenix Trail loop from Thame

The Phoenix Trail

Phoenix Trail

Crew Cafe Princes Risborough

Junction of cycle routes just outside Princes Risborough

NCN 57 Railway Path at Horsenden

Steam Locomotive 5526

Phoenix Trail: Princes Risborough to Towersey

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