The Phoenix Trail – Phoenix Trail loop from Thame

The Phoenix Trail – Phoenix Trail loop from Thame

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The Phoenix Trail – Phoenix Trail loop from Thame

01:22

26.6km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 365 m for 215 m

After 13.3 km for 87 m

After 26.0 km for 215 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

The Phoenix Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Really lovely trail! Hard enough packed to not be a worry on a road bike too.

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9.72 km

Phoenix Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

It's gravelly and it's beautiful. Would avoid with expensive road bikes. The trail itself goes all the way to Thame along a disused railway. There is a level crossing which …

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13.3 km

Crew Cafe Princes Risborough

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe on edge of park; exellent coffee, benches with view over park.

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14.9 km

Junction of cycle routes just outside Princes Risborough

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Junction of multiple cycle routes just out from Princes Risborough.

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16.0 km

NCN 57 Railway Path at Horsenden

Highlight • Trail

Scenic stretch of NCN 57 linking Horsenden with Thame via the old railway route.

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16.7 km

Steam Locomotive 5526

Highlight • Monument

There is a private stream train line here so you can see the trains go past sometimes

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16.9 km

Phoenix Trail: Princes Risborough to Towersey

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Solid surface across flat land with fields on either side, nice views and easy riding across this disused rail line.

nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/short-routes/phoenix-trail-thame-princes-risborough

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26.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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