Generally flat and quiet roads.
Steep descent in the first mile and moderate climb from Bablockhythe
towards the end.
Busiest section B4044 Farmoor to Eynsham. Country lanes around
Sutton, Northmoor and Eaton.
1. Start at car park behind the “old school” in Cumnor High Street,
entrance about 100 yards below the main path into CUMNOR ST MICHAEL map
ref 446500,204500
2. From the car park continue down High Street. Go forward at
mini-roundabout signed Farmoor B4017, then take first left (signed) for
CUMNOR URC. (0.3 MILES)
3. Continue B4017. Test brakes before steep descent of Tumbledown Hill,
enjoying view over Farmoor reservoirs ahead. Shortly before T junction
(mini-roundabout) with B4044 Botley to Eynsham Road go left into Church
Close for FARMOOR ST MARY (1.7)
4. At junction go left for Eynsham, crossing Thames at elegant Swinford
toll-bridge (no charge for bicycles) after 1.4 miles. Go forward
at roundabout, continuing to EYNSHAM ST LEONARD on left in the
Square.(2.1).
5 and 6. Follow side of Church into Church Street for 100 yds to
crossroads. BAPTIST CHURCH is “at one o’clock” over the
crossing. ST PETER IS ALONG Abbey Street to the left,
beyond the “restricted access” signs. (0.2)
7. Return to crossroads and continue line of Church Street into Swan
Street. At T-junction go left into Station Road, signed B4449
Stanton Harcourt. Continue for 2.4 miles until left turn for
Sutton Village. Follow Sutton Lane round to the right into New
Road (easily missed) for SUTTON METHODIST Church (2.8)
8. Continue New Road to junction at Fox Inn. Go left for STANTON
HARCOURT ST
MICHAEL, approaching Church along graveled drive opposite “The Harcourt
Arms”. (0.7)
9. Continue through village for Standlake. At
the junction follow Rack End into Church
Street for STANDLAKE METHODIST Church on left at
junction with Chapel Lane (2.8)
10. Continue Church Street for ST GILES (0.2)
11. Return towards Stanton Harcourt for 0.9 miles. Where main
road swings to left (Cow Lane) continue ahead for NORTHMOOR and ST
DENYS Church (1.8)
Continue road until right turn for Bablockhythe, Ferryman Inn and Ferry
(1.3)
After ferry crossing follow road up hill (much less steep than
Tumbledown) into Eaton. At T-junction go left for Cumnor and
mini-roundabout just below car park (2.5)
SHORT EXTRAS
8a From Stanton Harcourt Church go back towards Fox
Inn and go left into Blackditch, signed Hardwick. Follow signs
for B4449 and continue until junction with A415. Go right onto
A415 for 0.25 miles and where road bends take footpath (signed and
opposite house) across playing field for DUCKLINGTON ST MARY
(Cokethorpe School Chapel). Return along A415, continuing for a
further 0.75 miles beyond Hardwick Turn until left turn signed Hardwick
Leisure Park. Continue into Standlake for St Giles and Methodist
Church. Adds 1.3 miles and involves 1.25 miles on busy A415.
11 A and B At T-Junction after Eaton village go right
for APPLETON, going left into Church Road, signed Church and School,
for ST LAURENCE and right into Badswell Lane, almost opposite, for
MISSION Church. Return to Eaton turn and continue to
Cumnor. Adds 1.25 miles each way.