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. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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New Marston Meadows

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.02 km

Martyrs' Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Martyrs' Memorial was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott

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2.01 km

View of the River Cherwell at New Marston Meadows

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A picturesque way to get to within striking distance of the centre.

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6.26 km

Elsfield Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Short sharp kick up to Elsfield village. Watch out for peacocks!

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9.20 km

Stow Wood

Forest

12.2 km

Blackwater Wood

Forest

43.0 km

Barracks Lane Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Scenic stretch of level cycling through woods and alongside golf course.

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46.4 km

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

34.5 km

7.81 km

4.64 km

529 m

379 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.1 km

660 m

313 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Today

Monday 26 October

16°C

7°C

86 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

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