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Gosford And Water Eaton

Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Oxford Parkway

Gosford And Water Eaton

Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Oxford Parkway

Easy

5.0

(3)

riders

Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Oxford Parkway

01:39

37.0km

190m

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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 29.4 km for 202 m

After 30.8 km for 94 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.15 km

Rhodes House

Highlight • Monument

On We are cycling British Cycle Quest

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13.9 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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17.9 km

Stroud Copse

Forest

18.9 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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22.1 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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30.2 km

Oxford Castle & Prison

Highlight • Castle

30.6 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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30.8 km

Society Café

Highlight • Cafe

Best coffee in Oxford - bike friendly, pump available to borrow

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37.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

11.3 km

4.09 km

2.02 km

1.36 km

162 m

Surfaces

35.8 km

674 m

418 m

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Swinford Bridge – Carfax Tower loop from Oxford Parkway

Rhodes House

Cumnor Village

Swinford Bridge

Descent to Farmoor Reservoir

Oxford Castle & Prison

Carfax Tower

Society Café

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