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Oxford-Brill One is OK, but meanders a lot, taking in the Cherwell river path, which can flood. I've added this route which is more direct, while still sticking to the guidelines. It's the same as Oxford-Brill One for the first 2km or so (up to the University Parks), and the second half (from Beckley to Brill)
Oxford-Brill One is OK, but meanders a lot, taking in the Cherwell river path, which can flood. I've added this route which is more direct, while still sticking to the guidelines. It's the same as Oxford-Brill One for the first 2km or so (up to the University Parks), and the second half (from Beckley to Brill)
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
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Start and end points
Oxford
Grid Ref
SP5050306292
Lat / Lon
51.75306° / -1.26977°
Easting / Northing
450,503E / 206,292N
What3Words
hidden.prep.round
Brill
Grid Ref
SP6544213788
Lat / Lon
51.81890° / -1.05196°
Easting / Northing
465,442E / 213,788N
What3Words
radiated.refuses.pints
| Oxford | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SP5050306292 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.75306° / -1.26977° |
| Easting / Northing | 450,503E / 206,292N |
| What3Words | hidden.prep.round |
| Brill | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SP6544213788 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.81890° / -1.05196° |
| Easting / Northing | 465,442E / 213,788N |
| What3Words | radiated.refuses.pints |
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review
Martin McGovern
23 Apr 2022Since the majority of this route is the same as Oxfbri one, a lot of the comments are the same as well.
Definitely not one for wheels - there are several stiles, particularly nearer Brill, and the path is frequently muddy, even in summer.
Starting from Brill, there are impressive views, including the TV mast at Beckley, marking the approximate half-way point of the route.
The terrain is relatively flat, which means that the occasional hills come as a bit of a shock. But none of them are too steep or too long. On the subject of shocks, there's a shooting range just on the Brill side of the M40 - do obey the signs to stay away!
Shops are available in Brill itself, in Oakley, and the Oxford area. Beckley has the Abingdon Arms, which is a pleasant community run pub.
The churchyard at Elsfield is the last resting place of John Buchan, author of 'The Thirty-Nine Steps' and one-time Governor-General of Canada. As you head out from Elsfield downhill towards Oxford, the odd doubling-back is required to cross a ditch, before you head to the Oxford Ring Road (where there are traffic lights, so you can cross safely). The route then takes a reasonably green path into Oxford City itself.
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