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Hertford Bridge – Bodleian Library loop from Oxford

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Hertford Bridge – Bodleian Library loop from Oxford

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Hertford Bridge – Bodleian Library loop from Oxford

02:54

48.0km

390m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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New Marston Meadows

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Barracks Lane Path

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Hertford Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Hertford Bridge, often called "the Bridge of Sighs", is a skyway joining two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane in Oxford, England. Its distinctive design makes it a …

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46.5 km

Bodleian Library

Highlight • Monument

The library contains every book published in the United Kingdom.

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46.6 km

Oxford University Historic Center

Highlight • Cycleway

Don't forget to climb the churchtower, stunning views!

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46.7 km

Radcliffe Camera

Highlight • Historical Site

Famous library with dome

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48.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

7.97 km

4.68 km

446 m

400 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.9 km

783 m

317 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 4 September

22°C

9°C

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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March 12, 2022,Havel's Place: Truth and love shall prevail over lies and hatred

Having tasted the freedom of flying with seagulls in Barcelona, Serafina was excited to see our Czech friend again here in Oxford. After a day of exciting science, a glorious sunny Saturday morning started with a fun, fast 5k Park Run in University Park. We ran past Tolkien's bench and, slightly out of breath, he pointed to a small round …

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Hertford Bridge – Bodleian Library loop from Oxford

Martyrs' Memorial

View of the River Cherwell at New Marston Meadows

Elsfield Climb

Barracks Lane Path

Hertford Bridge

Bodleian Library

Oxford University Historic Center

Radcliffe Camera

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