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John Buchan's House, Elsfield loop from Thames Valley

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John Buchan's House, Elsfield loop from Thames Valley

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John Buchan's House, Elsfield loop from Thames Valley

01:52

7.03km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.85 km

Ridings Wood

Forest

3.78 km

John Buchan's House, Elsfield

Highlight • Monument

Elsfield is one of England's many tiny villages that time seems to have passed by. Here, you'll find a church with 12th century sections and a beautiful stone manor house which was once home to John Buchan, Governor General of Canada and author of Thirty-Nine Steps. Wander around the village to see its thatched cottages and enjoy its general air of peace.

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4.09 km

St Thomas of Canterbury Parish Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Inside the church you will find the beautiful mosaics depicting the Last Supper after Leonardo da Vinci’s painting. They were made by Antonio Salviati (1816-1890), the founder of a glass making and mosaic company based at Murano near Venice.

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7.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.58 km

2.58 km

445 m

410 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

2.49 km

1.07 km

469 m

410 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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John Buchan's House, Elsfield loop from Thames Valley

John Buchan's House, Elsfield

St Thomas of Canterbury Parish Church

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