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: November 10, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 39.7 km for 166 m

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Bus stop

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1.39 km

Barracks Lane Path

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

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4.62 km

Thames riverbank

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A place for a bonfire

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5.68 km

Iffley Lock

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Iffley Lock was built in 1632.

When the lock was rebuilt in 1924 it was opened by Lord Desborough, then Chairman of the Thames Conservancy. This is commemorated by a …

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6.23 km

Isis Bridge

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Opened in 1965, the Isis Bridge is the modern road bridge over the Thames south of Oxford.

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6.49 km

Kennington to Oxford cycle route

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Excellent cycle route from Kennington to Oxford

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39.1 km

Oxford University Historic Center

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

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39.7 km

Danby Gateway, Oxford Botanic Garden

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Oxford Botanic Garden was founded in 1621 as the first botanic garden in the UK. It is part of the University of Oxford and contains over 5,000 different plant species. …

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39.8 km

Punting from Magdalen Bridge

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oxfordpunting.co.uk

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43.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

13.7 km

2.48 km

694 m

591 m

314 m

Surfaces

36.2 km

6.63 km

607 m

258 m

Elevation

Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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