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Bladon

Bladon Bridge – Grand Bridge, Blenheim Palace loop from Bladon

Moderate

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Bladon Bridge – Grand Bridge, Blenheim Palace loop from Bladon

04:08

15.7km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2025

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1.38 km

Bladon Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bladon Bridge as we call it today was originally referred to as 'New Bridge' and built by Sir William Chambers in 1772. It was named 'New Bridge' to distinguish it from Vanbrugh's Grand Bridge and replaced an earlier structure.

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2.12 km

Blenheim's Ancient Oaks

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2.50 km

High Park

Forest

4

3.15 km

Great Park

Forest

5

6.71 km

554 acres (224 ha) of glorious parkland await at Blenheim Park, which occupies most of Blenheim Palaces' grounds. The park is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to …

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11.0 km

The land and original building was granted to John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, for his victory over the French and Bavarians at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. …

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12.6 km

Winston Churchill's father called the view of Blenheim Palace, its lake and the Grand Bridge the finest in England. It certainly all looks grand from the edge of this beautiful, …

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12.9 km

Harry Potter Tree at Blenheim Palace

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The tree is featured in the order of the Phoenix where Harries father bullies Snape.

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13.2 km

In 1704, Blenheim architect John Vanbrugh set out to create something spectacular across what was then just a marshy brook. The Grand Bridge was the outcome, containing no less than …

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13.4 km

Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. It is the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, and the only non-royal non-episcopal country house in England …

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15.7 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.27 km

3.16 km

3.12 km

3.11 km

2.00 km

Surfaces

8.53 km

3.12 km

2.82 km

908 m

288 m

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