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South East England

South Oxfordshire

The Ridgeway – Russell's Water Pond loop from Aston Rowant

Bike touring routes & trails

South East England

South Oxfordshire

The Ridgeway – Russell's Water Pond loop from Aston Rowant

Hard

27

riders

The Ridgeway – Russell's Water Pond loop from Aston Rowant

04:55

72.2km

850m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Chilterns National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.61 km

The Ridgeway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good shortcut to get to/from Britwell Hill

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2

12.6 km

View of the Rolling Hills and Wildflower Fields in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road takes you through sprawling fields of wildflowers and crops, adding bursts of colour to the landscape hills. This is a fantastic road for cycling, with spectacular views a plenty!

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3

17.9 km

Russell's Water Pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

Pond is lovely. Full of ducks (keep dogs on lead) and some large fish!

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27.1 km

Queen Wood

Forest

5

30.0 km

Northend Village Hall

Highlight • Other

6

32.2 km

The Barn at Turville Heath Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cyclists cafe, free water tap to refill bottles. V popular with local cyclists and a walkers.

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39.7 km

Eversdown

Forest

8

63.5 km

Smooth Trails in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

Amazing views! Probably slippery in autumn and winter tho…

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9

63.7 km

Narrow Path Through Fields in Chilterns National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

10

68.3 km

Chinnor Village Welcome Sign

Highlight • Settlement

A legendary village sign put up by locals years ago. Worth a pilgrimage to, or at least a photo to say you’ve been there!

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B

72.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.4 km

6.71 km

6.17 km

2.35 km

1.43 km

197 m

Surfaces

44.1 km

16.5 km

9.67 km

1.41 km

560 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Friday 26 June

31°C

17°C

21 %

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