Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 4, 2024

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8.39 km

The Unicorn Pub, Sonning Common

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Heading north from Sonning Common, this represents a steady climb that I always find deceptive. Having started from Sonning and Playhatch, I'm always fooled that I'm 'already on the top', …

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12.7 km

Newnham Hill Wooded Descent

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A fun descent if going west to east (steady climb the other way). Tree lined all year, so keep an eye out for leaves/mulch on the road in autumn.

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22.6 km

Swyncombe Climb and Countryside Views

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At only 1.9km in length this is a punchy little climb with a maximum gradient of 10% hitting you right out the gates. As you pass the church the slope …

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26.3 km

Ewelme Village

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Beautiful village to cycle through. It's worth not going too fast.

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30.0 km

Waterfront Café, Benson

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Great cafe /restaurant to visit / use as a base to start/finish your ride. Right next to the river Thames, you can also hire kayaks, boats, canoes from here.

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36.2 km

Nuffield Hill Road

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A nice climb up to Nuffield on a much quieter road than the A4130. The decent is great too!

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55.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.9 km

4.51 km

1.58 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.5 km

15.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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