This is a beautiful and striking church, set in beautiful grounds. It is unsurprising that it's Grade I listed. The church dates back to the Norman times. The semicircular apse has early 13th century wall paintings. The nave inside the church is aisleless, giving a very impressive view of the choir and the sanctuary.

A Cycling Journey

November 13, 2020

Road cycling

The 12th Century Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade One listed building containing fine examples of Romanesque architecture.

St Birinus first brought Christianity to these Chiltern …

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College Wood and St Peter and St Paul Church loop from Woodcote Village Hall

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Hike a moderate 7.0-mile (11.2 km) loop through College Wood and past the historic St Peter and St Paul Church in the Chilterns.

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View of the Chiltern Hills – Crossroads in the Beech Woods loop from Checkendon

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The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row – Stoke Row Store & Coffee Shop loop from Checkendon

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Elevation 220 m

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Location: Checkendon, South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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St Peter and St Paul Church, Cleeckendon

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College Wood and St Peter and St Paul Church loop from Woodcote Village Hall

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