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The best MTB trails around Cherwell

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Mountain biking around Cherwell is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Oxfordshire. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, we’ve …

Last updated: October 22, 2025

1. Banbury to Everdon Stubbs loop

81.1km

06:04

580m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Bicester Village loop to Ambrosden

22.6km

01:20

40m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gallows Hill Viewpoint – Track Leading to the Salt Way loop from Shutford

25.7km

02:00

300m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Track Leading to the Salt Way – Madmarston Hill Roman Road loop from Banbury

24.2km

01:30

240m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. St. Peter's Church, Wootton – The Field loop from Bicester North

25.1km

01:47

90m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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6. Stone Bench on Rural Road – Otmoor Off-Road Trail loop from Bicester North

26.6km

01:32

50m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Forest Path loop from Banbury

47.6km

03:23

450m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Madmarston Hill Roman Road – Gallows Hill Viewpoint loop from Hook Norton

23.0km

01:39

240m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Broughton Castle – Battle of Edgehill Site loop from Banbury

49.9km

02:59

430m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. St. Peter's Church, Wootton – Paved Path Through Parkland loop from Mixbury

36.7km

02:21

160m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best MTB trails around Cherwell

1. Banbury to Everdon Stubbs loop

2. Bicester Village loop to Ambrosden

3. Gallows Hill Viewpoint – Track Leading to the Salt Way loop from Shutford

4. Track Leading to the Salt Way – Madmarston Hill Roman Road loop from Banbury

5. St. Peter's Church, Wootton – The Field loop from Bicester North

6. Stone Bench on Rural Road – Otmoor Off-Road Trail loop from Bicester North

7. Forest Path loop from Banbury

8. Madmarston Hill Roman Road – Gallows Hill Viewpoint loop from Hook Norton

9. Broughton Castle – Battle of Edgehill Site loop from Banbury

10. St. Peter's Church, Wootton – Paved Path Through Parkland loop from Mixbury

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