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Beckley Bridleway Singletrack – Holy Rood Church, Woodeaton loop from Oxford

Beckley Bridleway Singletrack – Holy Rood Church, Woodeaton loop from Oxford

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Beckley Bridleway Singletrack – Holy Rood Church, Woodeaton loop from Oxford

01:55

31.4km

150m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.4 km for 265 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.09 km

Martyrs' Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott, the monument was completed in 1843 after two years' work, having replaced "a picturesque but tottering old house". The Victorian Gothic memorial, whose design dates from 1838, has been likened to the steeple of a cathedral, though it was consciously patterned on the Eleanor crosses erected by King Edward I between 1290 and 1294 to the memory of his wife, Queen Eleanor of Castile (1241-1290). The three statues of Thomas Cranmer, Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley are by Henry Weekes. The monument is listed at Grade II.

The inscription on the base of the Martyrs' Memorial reads:
To the Glory of God, and in grateful commemoration of His servants, Thomas Cranmer, Nicholas Ridley, Hugh Latimer, Prelates of the Church of England, who near this spot yielded their bodies to be burned, bearing witness to the sacred truths which they had affirmed and maintained against the errors of the Church of Rome, and rejoicing that to them it was given not only to believe in Christ, but also to suffer for His sake; this monument was erected by public subscription in the year of our Lord God, MDCCCXLI.

Popular rumour is that in the past students have misled foreign tourists about the nature of the Memorial and convinced them it was the spire of an underground church, which could be toured for a modest fee. This would result in the tourists venturing down a flight of stairs near the Memorial which actually lead to the public toilets.

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1.72 km

Rhodes House

Highlight • Monument

On We are cycling British Cycle Quest

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2.09 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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7.38 km

Peacock Gauntlet Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Fun descent from the peacocks down to Barton. Sandy at the top! Usually good surface year-round. Narrow section in hedgerow so be considerate when descending.

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9.15 km

Beckley Bridleway Singletrack

Highlight • Trail

Great singletrack with smooth mud-free surface.

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10.2 km

Abingdon Arms Pub and Garden View

Highlight • Restaurant

Amazing views from the back garden. There’s a good selection of local beers, tea and coffee, but it’s more sit-down food than sarnies on the fly.

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17.1 km

Church of St Mary

Highlight • Other

22.1 km

Prattle Wood

Forest

22.3 km

Woodeaton Copse

Forest

23.1 km

Holy Rood Church, Woodeaton

Highlight • Other

Woodeaton has had a parish church since the middle of the 11th Century

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31.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.30 km

7.55 km

6.32 km

5.09 km

2.68 km

354 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

9.38 km

2.59 km

2.54 km

574 m

192 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Martyrs' Memorial

Rhodes House

View of the River Cherwell at New Marston Meadows

Peacock Gauntlet Trail

Beckley Bridleway Singletrack

Abingdon Arms Pub and Garden View

Church of St Mary

Holy Rood Church, Woodeaton

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