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Shotover Hill Summit – Shotover Plain loop from Magdalen College

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Shotover Hill Summit – Shotover Plain loop from Magdalen College

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Shotover Hill Summit – Shotover Plain loop from Magdalen College

01:30

22.2km

180m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Waterperry Wood

Brasenose Wood and Shotover Hill

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.35 km

The Headington Shark

Highlight • Monument

The Headington Shark is a rooftop sculpture located at New High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, depicting a large shark embedded head-first in the roof of a house.

Placed by a …

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1.95 km

Wooden Animal Sculptures in Bury Knowle Park

Highlight • Structure

18.7 km

Shotover Hill Summit

Highlight • Trail

A local Oxford favourite. Not far from the city and an easy ride out. Perfect for a quick loop from town if you're short on time.

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18.8 km

The Shotover Oak Stump

Highlight • Natural Monument

The ancient Shotover Oak (Quercus robur) fell on 13th of July 2015 after a severe drought, having survived much turmoil including the decimation of the Royal Forest by both Royalist …

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19.4 km

Shotover Plain

Highlight • Natural

Shotover Country Park is a beautiful greenspace to the east of Oxford; perfect for hiking and summer picnics. This area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its …

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19.5 km

Shotover Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

22.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.97 km

6.12 km

3.88 km

1.55 km

1.50 km

195 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

5.11 km

2.56 km

2.33 km

269 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

21°C

13°C

72 %

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Shotover Hill Summit – Shotover Plain loop from Magdalen College

The Headington Shark

Wooden Animal Sculptures in Bury Knowle Park

Shotover Hill Summit

The Shotover Oak Stump

Shotover Plain

Shotover Climb

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