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The best cycling routes around Cherwell

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Cycling around Cherwell is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Oxfordshire. So you can find your perfect Cherwell bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 27, 2025

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1. Bletchingdon Park from Bicester – River Cherwell wild swimming loop

29.0km

01:44

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The King's Men Stone Circle loop from Banbury

54.3km

03:34

540m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Oxford Canal – View of RSPB Otmoor loop from Arncott

52.2km

03:09

280m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Holy Rood Church, Woodeaton – Punting from Magdalen Bridge loop from Kirtlington

31.8km

01:54

170m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. The Milk Shed Café loop from Kings End

25.8km

01:30

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. The Martyrs' Memorial, Oxford – Pitt Rivers Museum loop from Kidlington

16.8km

00:57

40m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Town Crossing – Cafe and Trinket Shop loop from Bicester North

38.2km

02:16

170m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Stanton St John Church – Holy Rood Church, Woodeaton loop from Bicester Village

46.9km

02:46

240m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Duke's Lock – Oxford Canal loop from Yarnton

14.2km

00:49

20m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Spiceball Country Park – View from Edgehill loop from Banbury

29.5km

01:46

190m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Cherwell

1. Bletchingdon Park from Bicester – River Cherwell wild swimming loop

2. The King's Men Stone Circle loop from Banbury

3. Oxford Canal – View of RSPB Otmoor loop from Arncott

4. Holy Rood Church, Woodeaton – Punting from Magdalen Bridge loop from Kirtlington

5. The Milk Shed Café loop from Kings End

6. The Martyrs' Memorial, Oxford – Pitt Rivers Museum loop from Kidlington

7. Town Crossing – Cafe and Trinket Shop loop from Bicester North

8. Stanton St John Church – Holy Rood Church, Woodeaton loop from Bicester Village

9. Duke's Lock – Oxford Canal loop from Yarnton

10. Spiceball Country Park – View from Edgehill loop from Banbury

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