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Welcome to the ultimate cycling adventure in Southern Oxfordshire! Whether you’re an avid cyclist or just looking for a fun and healthy way to explore, our stunning cycle trails and walking routes offer something for everyone. With miles of National Cycle Network routes at your doorstep, there’s no better way to experience the natural beauty and rich history of this remarkable region.
Cycling isn’t just a mode of transport—it’s a way to reconnect with nature, bond with family, and invigorate both body and mind. Whether you’re planning a solo ride, a leisurely family outing, or an adventure with friends, these trails promise breathtaking landscapes, charming villages, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
On this page, we’ve shared some of our favorite routes, with links to accessible route information on associated websites . Each trail offers its unique charm, from peaceful riverside paths to routes that wind through historic towns. So grab your bike, lace up your shoes, and get ready to explore the best that Southern Oxfordshire has to offer—one pedal stroke at a time!
If you prefer to keep you feet firmly on the ground take a look at our walking trails.
The National Cycle Network is a great way to find traffic-free routes and quiet lanes. These routes found on Sustrans website pass through Abingdon, Wallingford, Didcot, Oxford, to Reading
The Oxford to Thame section of National Cycle Network, Route 57 is largely on country lanes. Thame to Princes Risborough follows the Phoenix Trail along the route of a disused railway.
Route 544 (18k) connects Didcot and the outskirts of Wantage. It is on quiet roads, byways and purpose built paths, offering a tranquil way to explore Southern Oxfordshire
Route 5 begins in Reading and follows the northern half of the Thames Valley cycle route as it crosses the Chiltern Hills. It then passes through Wallingford, Didcot and Abingdon on the way to Oxford.
Strava Off Road Routes for keen cyclists
An Off-road Thames towpath and Ridgeway loop
Explore cycle trails across Southern Oxfordshire
Explore cycle trails across Vale fo White Horse
Discover this 40 mile route, mostly on quiet country lanes. Easy-going but with a challenging climb up to White Horse Hill and a few lesser climbs around Coleshill. Suitable for regular cyclists.
This route plots day 28 of the "100 climbs' journey, 107 miles from Lechlade-on-Thames to Kings Langley, taking in the climbs of Combe Gibbet, Streatley Hill and Whiteleaf as featured in Simon Warren’s book ‘100 Greatest Cycling Climbs’.
The Wallingford Festival of Cycling has quickly become a much-anticipated event, bringing together enthusiasts, families, and professional cyclists from across the region and beyond.
Social Cycling Membership
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JE
This website has been built as a joint venture by South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, as part of a project funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK, invest in communities and place, support local businesses and people, and develop skills.
For more information, read the UK Shared Prosperity Fund prospectus.