Shillingford Bridge – Dorchester Abbey loop from Wallingford

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Shillingford Bridge – Dorchester Abbey loop from Wallingford

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Shillingford Bridge – Dorchester Abbey loop from Wallingford

02:30

43.2km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.69 km for 100 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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294 m

Wallingford Market Place

Highlight • Historical Site

Wallingford, in the county of Oxford, is probably the best-known setting for "Inspector Barnaby". The city is the inspiration for the location "Causton" in the series. In the market town …

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3.44 km

Shillingford Bridge

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Lovely bridge with a pub close by. Nice to sit near the picnic area at the moorings to enjoy your lunch.

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6.74 km

The Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul, better known as Dorchester Abbey, is Dorchester's parish church and also hosts parts of the Dorchester-on-Thames Festival. A beautiful monastery church with a fantastic organ, a visit is definitely recommended.

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6.87 km

Dorchester-on-Thames

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Such a beautiful village

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38.9 km

St Helen's Church, Benson

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The church tower was rebuilt in 1794.
It has a single clock face on the east-facing side with hours displayed in Roman numerals.

The clock face erroneously has the nine …

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39.2 km

Waterfront Café, Benson

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Great cafe /restaurant to visit / use as a base to start/finish your ride. Right next to the river Thames, you can also hire kayaks, boats, canoes from here.

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42.5 km

View of St Peter's Church from Wallingford Bridge

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View of St Peters Church across the River Thames from Wallingford Bridge.

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42.6 km

Wallingford Bridge

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This impressive medieval bridge over the River Thames allows you to step back in time. Built in the 14th century. Wallingford Bridge is 900 feet (270 m) long and has …

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