Bishop Gavin’s 2023 Route

Take on the scenic 50-mile route traversed by Bishop Gavin for Ride + Stride 2023. This challenging itinerary winds through the picturesque countryside of West Oxfordshire, leading you to 18 beautiful churches.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Distance: 50 miles
  • Estimated Time: 6 hours (including a 45-minute lunch break and 10-minute stops at each church)
  • Terrain: Primarily quiet country lanes, although some stretches are on busier A and B roads
  • Difficulty: Challenging (suitable for experienced cyclists)

While the full route is designed for seasoned cyclists, feel free to tailor it to your own pace and ability. Take shorter sections, skip a few churches, or adjust the lunch break – it’s entirely up to you!

A downloadable PDF attached to this page provides detailed information about the route, including public transport options and convenient links to Google Maps for easy navigation on the go. The PDF also includes interesting facts about the churches you’ll visit.

So, are you ready to explore the Oxfordshire countryside while supporting a worthy cause? Gear up and join Bishop Gavin’s Ride + Stride challenge!

Churches visited on this route

  • Cassington : St Peter
  • Eynsham : St Leonard
  • Farmoor : St Mary
  • Cumnor : St Michael
  • Appleton : St Laurence
  • Longworth : St Mary
  • Northmoor : St Denys
  • Stanton Harcourt : St Michael
  • Cogges : St Mary
  • Witney : Witney Congregational Church
  • Hailey : St John Evangelist
  • Leafield : St Michael and All Angels
  • Ramsden : St James
  • Wilcote : St Peter
  • North Leigh : St Mary
  • Long Hanborough : Christ Church
  • Long Hanborough : Methodist Church

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