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Benson Lock – Shillingford Bridge loop from Benson

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Benson Lock – Shillingford Bridge loop from Benson

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Benson Lock – Shillingford Bridge loop from Benson

02:18

8.96km

30m

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: July 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Wessex Downs National Landscape

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Start point

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24 m

No. 25 Benson Café

Highlight • Cafe

Excellent independent cafe. Coffee, cakes & sandwiches all very good. Great place to stop. no25benson.co.uk

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1.16 km

Benson Lock

Highlight • Structure

Footpath/weir is now re-opened

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1.82 km

Waterfront Café, Benson

Highlight • Restaurant

Great cafe /restaurant to visit / use as a base to start/finish your ride. Right next to the river Thames, you can also hire kayaks, boats, canoes from here.

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2.12 km

Benson Ferry and Boathouse

Highlight • Other

4.08 km

Shillingford Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely bridge with a pub close by. Nice to sit near the picnic area at the moorings to enjoy your lunch.

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8.96 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.63 km

1.86 km

1.65 km

1.17 km

635 m

Surfaces

3.20 km

2.08 km

2.05 km

622 m

567 m

432 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

24°C

17°C

19 %

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Benson Lock – Shillingford Bridge loop from Benson

No. 25 Benson Café

Benson Lock

Waterfront Café, Benson

Benson Ferry and Boathouse

Shillingford Bridge

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