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Grand Bridge at Blenheim Palace – River Glyme loop from Woodstock

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Grand Bridge at Blenheim Palace – River Glyme loop from Woodstock

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Grand Bridge at Blenheim Palace – River Glyme loop from Woodstock

02:16

21.0km

180m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.59 km for 348 m

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.91 km

Manor Road Green Gate — Entrance to Blenheim Palace

Highlight • Rest Area

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 Prince pub (across the street) or on Union Street (OX20 1JF) - less than half a mile away from the entrance

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5.01 km

Ancient Oak Tree in Blenheim Palace Park

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Amazing walk through the Blenheim park.

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8.87 km

Blenheim Palace

Highlight • Historical Site

Built between 1705 and 1722, Blenheim Palace is one of Britain's largest and finest houses and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its vast beauty can only truly be appreciated when you explore the 2,000 acres of parkland and walk the corridors of the grand house. Many important historical figures have been linked to Blenheim Palace, including Sir Winston Churchhill who was born there.

Tickets for adults cost £28.50 which includes access to various exhibitions, as well as a formal gardens, pleasure gardens, indoor cinema and parkland. If you come by bike, you get a 30% discount! The palace is open from 10.30am - 5.30pm.

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9.10 km

Blenheim Palace — UNESCO World Heritage Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house situated in Woodstock, Oxfordshire. It is the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, and the only non-royal non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace.

The palace, one of England's largest houses, was built between 1705 and circa 1722. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

blenheimpalace.com

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9.35 km

Grand Bridge at Blenheim Palace

Highlight • Bridge

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 30 rooms.

In 1764, 'Capability' Brown set about improving and landscaping the grounds. His most notable work was the creation of Blenheim's Lake, which submerged the lower stories of the bridge.

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10.2 km

Victory Column (Monument to John Churchill)

Highlight • Monument

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. His is the statue in the grounds with the contract from the nation etched in the marble.

tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g186362-d190720-i46896151-Blenheim_Palace-Woodstock_Oxfordshire_England.html

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11.9 km

High Park entrance — Blenheim Palace (World Heritage Site)

Highlight • Rest Area

Free access to the park is available via Park Rd (51.8401582,-1.384567). Free parking is also available near this entrance.

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14.2 km

Long Firs

Forest

19.1 km

River Glyme

Highlight • River

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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21.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.42 km

4.94 km

4.65 km

2.99 km

1.48 km

439 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

5.13 km

2.25 km

1.48 km

158 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 27 August

23°C

13°C

86 %

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Grand Bridge at Blenheim Palace – River Glyme loop from Woodstock

Manor Road Green Gate — Entrance to Blenheim Palace

Ancient Oak Tree in Blenheim Palace Park

Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace — UNESCO World Heritage Site

Grand Bridge at Blenheim Palace

Victory Column (Monument to John Churchill)

High Park entrance — Blenheim Palace (World Heritage Site)

River Glyme

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