フォックスコート貯水池のおすすめMTBライド

The bridleway is closed due to HS2

Lying in a rolling Buckinghamshire landscape of arable fields, pasture and woodland, Foxcote Reservoir is the kind of place that rewards patient visitors. Created in 1956 by damming a small tributary of the River Great Ouse, this site has become important for the numbers of wintering waterfowl, especially wigeon and coot. https://www.bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/foxcote-reservoir

Good dirt/gravel road between Buckingham and Bicester. If it's been raining a lot it can get boggy, but generally fine on a mountain bike with nice wide tyres.

A nice farm shop café. At time of writing Aug 2022 The Hayloft inside seating is closed but good outside seating options

Passes close to an area known as "Christmas Gorse". Mainly wide grassy bridleway, easy going in summer no doubt muddy in winter.

"The present church was entirely rebuilt about 1450, its refoundation being traditionally ascribed to the munificence of the two maiden daughters of the last Thomas Pever, who died in 1429. The only remains from the former church are the late 12thcentury font and some 12th-century moulded stones, re-used in the rear arches of the windows of the north porch. As might be expected in the case of a building erected at a single period, the whole work is carried out in a most complete and elaborate manner, and may challenge comparison with any existing examples of contemporary date in the country. The vestry, porches, and ground stage of the tower are fan-vaulted, and the design of the tower itself is especially remarkable for the boldness and originality displayed in the design of the two upper stages. The walling throughout is of limestone rubble, the south wall of the chancel and the walls of the original vestry being covered with rough-cast. The building was restored in 1882–7, when the vestry was enlarged by the westward extension, which touches the south-east angle of the nave." Cit. https://www.northbuckinghamparish.org.uk/welcome/st-edmunds-maids-moreton-/

The market town of Buckingham makes for a relaxing stop after a day walking in the countryside. As is typical of a market town, it is adorned by many pubs, restaurants and great places to stay. It was the county town of Buckinghamshire from the 10th century until the early 18th century, when Aylesbury took on the mantle. A disastrous fire around this time meant that much of its centre had to be rebuilt. However, the town recovered well and still holds on to its traditional charm.

Surrounding Stowe House, the grand 18th-century home of the powerful Temple-Grenville family, Stowe Landscape Gardens are a Georgian delight. Winding paths take you along lakesides, past architectural treats and to picture-postcard views. Dogs are welcome as long as they are kept on leads and there are even designated water bowls along the trails.