Abingdon to Oxford
8 miles (12.8 km)
This easy ride follows National Cycle Route 5 from Abingdon to Oxford. It runs for about 8 miles using a mixture of quiet roads and traffic free paths. Along the way there's nice views of the River Thames and the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside to enjoy.
You start off in Abingdon on the Thames and head east along a dismantled railway to Thrupp House. The route then turns north to Radley, Kennington and New Hinksey before coming into Oxford.
To extend your cycling from the famous university city you could try the Oxford to Milton Keynes or Oxford to Princes Risborough cycle routes.