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The Phoenix Trail – Phoenix Trail loop from Princes Risborough

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The Phoenix Trail – Phoenix Trail loop from Princes Risborough

Easy

4.8

(10)

riders

The Phoenix Trail – Phoenix Trail loop from Princes Risborough

01:43

25.4km

80m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.7 km for 57 m

After 13.4 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.78 km

NCN 57 Railway Path at Horsenden

Highlight • Trail

Scenic stretch of NCN 57 linking Horsenden with Thame via the old railway route.

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2.49 km

Steam Locomotive 5526

Highlight • Monument

There is a private stream train line here so you can see the trains go past sometimes

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2.79 km

The Phoenix Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Really lovely trail! Hard enough packed to not be a worry on a road bike too.

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11.6 km

Thame Town Hall and Market Square

Highlight • Monument

The local weekly market attracts tourists and locals with its regional products. The Town Hall worth seeing is Causton Town Hall in the TV series "Inspector Barnaby".

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11.8 km

Lovely little tea room, no bike racks outside, although one across the road so probably needs a lock or a couple of people. Food and service both lovely and very accommodating, would definitely recommend

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11.9 km

Historic Buildings of Thame

Highlight • Other

Take a detour and have a drink at Thame. Well worth it.

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22.7 km

Phoenix Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It's gravelly and it's beautiful. Would avoid with expensive road bikes. The trail itself goes all the way to Thame along a disused railway. There is a level crossing which …

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25.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

8.51 km

3.63 km

2.15 km

1.79 km

269 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

8.50 km

2.05 km

1.92 km

1.37 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 9 July

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The Phoenix Trail – Phoenix Trail loop from Princes Risborough

NCN 57 Railway Path at Horsenden

Steam Locomotive 5526

The Phoenix Trail

Thame Town Centre

Thame Town Hall and Market Square

Travellers Tea Rooms

Historic Buildings of Thame

Phoenix Trail

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