Bishop Gavin’s 2021 Route

Gear up and explore the beautiful countryside of North Oxfordshire with Bishop Gavin’s 2021 Ride + Stride route. This scenic itinerary winds past 11 historic churches.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Distance: Approximately 35 mil3w
  • Estimated Time: 5 hours (including a 45-minute lunch break and 10-minute stops at each church)
  • Terrain: Mix of busier A and B roads and some quieter country lanes
  • Difficulty: Challenging (Suitable for experienced cyclists)

While the full route is designed for more experienced 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

  • Kidlington : St Mary the Virgin
  • Islip : St Nicholas
  • Oddington : St Andrew
  • Charlton on Otmoor : St Mary the Virgin
  • Merton : St Swithun
  • Chesterton : St Mary
  • Bucknell : St Peter
  • Stoke Lyne : St Peter
  • Ardley : St Mary
  • Middleton Stoney : All Saints
  • Kirtlington : St Mary The Virgin

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