ストウのおすすめMTBライド

The bridleway is closed due to HS2

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.

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.

Stowe House is a beautiful Grade I-listed country house, surrounded by wonderful parkland and majestic gardens. The gardens and park are owned by the National Trust and are open to the public, while Stowe House itself is the home of the independent Stowe School. The estate has existed in various forms since the 16th century but it was in the 18th century that the powerful Temple-Grenville family built the lavish country house. It was said to be so grand that even Queen Victoria was taken aback by the splendour of its interior. However, wild parties, scandal and excessive spending saw the Temple-Grenville's go from the richest family in England to the greatest debtors in the world. Fortunately for Stowe House, investors revived its fortunes in 1922, when the school was founded.

Claydon House in a National Trust property from the 18th century. This Bridleway runs through the estate and past the house. The day we rode through they were filming, Pinewood trucks were all around and winnebagos were lined up for the actors and crew. We were still allowed to ride through without any problems. It's a beautiful place and worth a ride through for the views of the house and the lake. There's also a glamping site called Embers nearby if you are looking for a campsite to stay in the area.

Although cafe was only doing take-away due to COVID 19, they were happy for me to drink my tea outside the shop - a chair to sit on would have been good though.