Oxford to Banbury
Description
Travel through pretty Oxfordshire along
National Cycle Route 5
from Oxford to Banbury via Blenheim Palace.
The route starts with a lovely stretch along the Oxford canal and a series of off road paths taking you to Woodstock. Here you will find the splendid
Blenheim Palace
. This wonderful country house is the birthplace of Winston Churchill and has beautiful gardens to enjoy. The ride continues on country roads passing through the pretty villages of Barford St Michael and Bloxham before finishing in Banbury near the Oxford Canal.
Oxford to Banbury Ordnance Survey Map
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Oxford to Banbury Aerial Photo View Map
Distance
34 miles (55 km)
Difficulty
***
Joining Routes
Varsity Way Oxford to Cambridge Cycle Route
Memory Map Route
Oxford to Banbury.mmo
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GPX File
Oxford to Banbury.gpx
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Elevation
Route Photos
Oxford Canal
Duke's Lock, Oxford Canal
Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace Gardens
Worton
Countryside view near Barford St Michael
Bloxham
Oxford Canal, Banbury
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Map (Route in Red)
Aerial Photo View of this route
Photos are copyrighted by their owners
Photos are copyrighted by their owners