Brill Windmill – Stanton St John Village loop from Oxford

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Brill Windmill – Stanton St John Village loop from Oxford

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Brill Windmill – Stanton St John Village loop from Oxford

02:56

48.4km

400m

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 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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New Marston Meadows

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.02 km

Martyrs' Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Martyrs' Memorial was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott

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2.01 km

View of the River Cherwell at New Marston Meadows

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A picturesque way to get to within striking distance of the centre.

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6.26 km

Elsfield Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Short sharp kick up to Elsfield village. Watch out for peacocks!

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9.21 km

View of RSPB Otmoor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Worth taking the minor detour of the B road through Beckley - amazing views off the ridge across the flatlands of Oxfordshire!

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10.4 km

Abingdon Arms Pub and Garden View

Highlight • Restaurant

Amazing views from the back garden. There’s a good selection of local beers, tea and coffee, but it’s more sit-down food than sarnies on the fly.

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12.4 km

Blackwater Wood

Forest

22.4 km

Brill Windmill

Highlight • Viewpoint

This elevated place offers spectacular views across Oxfordshire. The mill dates back to the 17th century and is open to visitors every Sunday from 2pm to 5pm between Easter and …

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33.6 km

Stanton St John Village

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful village and impressive church

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42.2 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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