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South East England

Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Thames Valley

Road cycling routes

South East England

Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Thames Valley

Moderate

17

riders

Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Thames Valley

02:48

62.6km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 36.9 km for 52 m

After 53.1 km for 181 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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4.32 km

Stow Wood

Forest

2

9.45 km

Islip Village

Highlight • Settlement

3

16.9 km

Fast Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Watch the right hand bend at the bottom

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24.0 km

Waterley's Copse

Forest

5

36.9 km

St Martin's Church, Bladon

Highlight • Religious Site

Have look at Bladon's parish Church of St Martin's. There has been a church on this site for over 800 years. The place oozes history - Henry 2 and Tomas …

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6

45.3 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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7

53.9 km

Oxford Castle & Prison

Highlight • Castle

8

54.3 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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9

54.6 km

Radcliffe Camera

Highlight • Historical Site

Famous library with dome

Translated by Google •

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10

55.4 km

Rhodes House

Highlight • Monument

On We are cycling British Cycle Quest

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B

62.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.9 km

9.32 km

4.15 km

2.57 km

669 m

Surfaces

48.1 km

14.0 km

347 m

129 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 22 June

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17°C

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