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Wallingford Bridge – The River Thames at Streatley loop from Ewelme

Wallingford Bridge – The River Thames at Streatley loop from Ewelme

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Wallingford Bridge – The River Thames at Streatley loop from Ewelme

01:55

41.9km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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After 26.3 km for 82 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.56 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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7.18 km

This impressive medieval bridge over the River Thames allows you to step back in time. Built in the 14th century. Wallingford Bridge is 900 feet (270 m) long and has 19 arches. In 1646, four arches were removed so a drawbridge could be built during the siege of the castle in the Civil War of 1646. These were replaced with timber structures until repair in 1751.

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17.3 km

The River Thames at Streatley

Highlight • River

Beautiful section of the River Thames

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17.4 km

Goring Lock and Weir

Highlight • Settlement

The Thames crossing at Goring boasts quaint village scenery and a good selection of shops, pubs and a café.

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24.9 km

Three Cornered Wood

Forest

25.3 km

The Nuba Survival Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Created in 2001 by English sculptor John Buckley after he visited the Nuba peoples in Sudan, this piece featuring two giant skeletons embracing each other is called 'The Nuba Survival'.

Adapted from: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Buckley_(sculptor)

Also see: atlasobscura.com/places/nuba-survival-sculpture

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If you are cycling along you'll have to make an effort and consciously look for this sculpture, which sits a few hundred yards from the road and is not immediately noticeable from afar.

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26.4 km

St Peter and St Paul Church, Cleeckendon

Highlight • Religious Site

This is a beautiful and striking church, set in beautiful grounds. It is unsurprising that it's Grade I listed. The church dates back to the Norman times. The semicircular apse has early 13th century wall paintings. The nave inside the church is aisleless, giving a very impressive view of the choir and the sanctuary.

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26.4 km

Checkendon Village Sign

Highlight • Monument

Standing on a small green near the church of St Peter and St Paul, the double-sided sign depicts a delightful scene of the church and a path through the bluebell woods for which the village is noted.

Like a painting in appearance it reflects its surroundings admirably. The format is a tribute to two local artists, one, Peggy Beeton, a distant relative of Mrs Beeton of cookery book fame, and Robert Lobley.

The tiny dated golden crown that tops the sign marks the Golden Jubilee.

Cit. oxfordmail.co.uk/news/3742783.rural-pride-display

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38.1 km

Swyncombe Climb and Countryside Views

Highlight • Climb

At only 1.9km in length this is a punchy little climb with a maximum gradient of 10% hitting you right out the gates. As you pass the church the slope eases and takes you through gorgeous woodland before arriving at Cookley Green. Here you are on top of the ridge with Nettlebed to the right and the heart of the Chilterns to the left. Be careful when descending as it’s blind, narrow and can collect gravel at the foot of the climb.

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41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.8 km

8.46 km

2.24 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

12.2 km

162 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Waterfront Café, Benson