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South East England

West Oxfordshire

Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Eynsham

Road cycling routes

South East England

West Oxfordshire

Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Eynsham

Easy

4.0

(1)

10

riders

Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Eynsham

01:31

37.3km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.8 km for 52 m

Open: • 6:00 PM-10:00 AM (otherwise dismount required)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.85 km

Swinford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Swinford Toll Bridge is built of local limestone and was opened in 1769. It is one of only two remaining toll bridges that cross the Thames upstream of London.

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2

5.01 km

Descent to Farmoor Reservoir

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Sweeping descent from Cumnor village with a great view of Farmoor Reservoir on your left hand side. Good road surface so you can build up a bit of speed.

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3

6.93 km

Cumnor Village

Highlight • Settlement

A lovely village. To the west you will find smooth roads and flat terrain, while the north will lead to the cotswolds.

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4

14.1 km

Bullsmead Smiley Hedge

Highlight • Structure

Ignorant people visit Oxfordshire for the dreaming spires. Real ones visit Oxfordshire for the big fat smiley.

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5

15.8 km

Kennington to Oxford Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Slight incline up and over A34 then along to Oxford road

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21.0 km

Kendall Copse West

Nature Reserve

7

23.9 km

Carfax Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Carfax Tower is all that remains of St Martin's Church, which was the official church of Oxford from 1122 until 1896, when it was demolished to make more room for …

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8

24.2 km

Radcliffe Camera

Highlight • Historical Site

Famous library with dome

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9

25.8 km

Rhodes House

Highlight • Monument

On We are cycling British Cycle Quest

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B

37.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

12.0 km

1.13 km

967 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

4.33 km

153 m

< 100 m

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