Swinford Bridge – View From Tumbledown Hill loop from Standlake

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Swinford Bridge – View From Tumbledown Hill loop from Standlake

Moderate

4.4

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Swinford Bridge – View From Tumbledown Hill loop from Standlake

02:05

36.5km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.1 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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12.1 km

Stroud Copse

Forest

15.5 km

View From Tumbledown Hill

Highlight • Forest

16.2 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

Appleton–Eaton Straight

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Dead straight 1km blast from Appleton to Eaton

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19.6 km

Appleton Community Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Small convenience shop selling all sorts of food and drink

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23.4 km

Lovely quiet road

Highlight • Trail

Head west for a beautiful view of the sunset

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25.5 km

Kingstone Brake

Forest

26.6 km

New Bridge

Highlight • River

The "new bridge" of Newbridge is actually a 13th century bridge. It has its own Wikipedia entry, being the oldest or 2nd oldest bridge across the Thames. You have a …

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27.6 km

Moreton Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Well paved road that's pretty car free most of the day. Tree lined all year round so not much in the way of a view, but still a lovely road to ride down.

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