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Woodstock Historic Village – Grand Bridge at Blenheim Palace loop from Wootton

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Woodstock Historic Village – Grand Bridge at Blenheim Palace loop from Wootton

Moderate

5.0

(3)

8

hikers

Woodstock Historic Village – Grand Bridge at Blenheim Palace loop from Wootton

03:07

11.8km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.42 km for 69 m

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Waypoints

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Bus stop

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3.23 km

River Glyme

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The River Glyme is a tributary of the River Evenlode in Oxfordshire. Its name comes from the Brittonic word for 'bright stream'. There is a footpath that runs along the river.

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4.75 km

Woodstock Historic Village

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Woodstock is derived from old English, meaning a clearing in the trees. This is because Woodstock used to be part of the Royal Forest of Wychwood, most of which has …

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5.30 km

River Glyme

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River Glyme as seen from Manor Road (A44) in Woodstock - near The Black Prince pub.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Glyme

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5.45 km

Free access to the Blenheim Palace is available via this green gate on Manor Road (A44) N51 50.969 W001 21.563. There is free parking available nearby either at the Black …

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6.25 km

Beautiful Trees in the Park

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6

6.61 km

In 1704, Blenheim architect John Vanbrugh set out to create something spectacular across what was then just a marshy brook. The Grand Bridge was the outcome, containing no less than …

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7.26 km

The land and original building was granted to John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, for his victory over the French and Bavarians at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. …

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8.86 km

554 acres (224 ha) of glorious parkland await at Blenheim Park, which occupies most of Blenheim Palaces' grounds. The park is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest due to …

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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.38 km

2.35 km

2.09 km

1.91 km

1.79 km

158 m

109 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

2.99 km

2.02 km

1.79 km

1.06 km

543 m

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Sunday 10 May

12°C

2°C

49 %

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