Pond and bench at Marsh Gibbon loop from Aylesbury Vale Parkway

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55.1km

250m

Road cycling

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: August 21, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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9.11 km

George & Dragon — Coffee Shop & Tea Room, Quainton

Highlight • Pub

Situated on the village green in Quainton, the George and Dragon can cater for many needs. As well as being a pub that serves great home cooked food, it is also a coffee house and a village store.

So whether you're stocking up for the day ahead, popping in for a slice of cake or settling in after a long walk in the Buckinghamshire countryside, this place has got you covered. Not only this, there's a lovely view of Quainton Windmill. What's not to love?

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34.0 km

Pond and bench at Marsh Gibbon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Marsh Gibbon is a lovely village and this is a lovely spot to rest your legs

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34.3 km

Thatched Cottages of Marsh Gibbon

Highlight • Settlement

A quaint selection of thatched cottages to admire as you roll by on the well paved roads.

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38.8 km

St Leonard's Church, Grendon Underwood

Highlight • Religious Site

"St Leonard's is in rural Buckinghamshire. It is a grade II* listed building and is on the heritage at risk register.

Records regarding the church date back to 1223, part of the nave is probably from the 12th century and the chancel dates from the 14th century. The tower is circa 1460.

There are wooden panels on the side of the pulpit which date from the 1620s and there are three marble monuments commemorating local dignitaries dating to the 18th century which are important pieces produced by Peter Gaspar Scheemakers.

The stained glass windows on the north and west sides of the church are Victorian.

It is thought William Shakespeare was arrested in the church porch and may have written a Midsummer Nights Dream based on his time in Grendon Underwood. Roald Dahl also lived in Grendon Underwood. There are leaflets in the church about these two people and also a quiz for younger visitors to complete."

Cit. explorechurches.org/church/st-leonard-grendon-underwood

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