Oxford to Banbury
34.18 miles (55 km)
Travel through pretty Oxfordshire along National Cycle Route 5 from Oxford to Banbury.
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.