Fair Cross Shelter – View of the Fields loop from Beech Hill

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Fair Cross Shelter – View of the Fields loop from Beech Hill

Moderate

runners

Fair Cross Shelter – View of the Fields loop from Beech Hill

01:22

11.7km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

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1.95 km

Fair Cross Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

A little shelter at Fair Cross just outside Stratfield Saye. Perfect spot to stop for a quick refuel mid ride.

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2.32 km

The Devil's Highway (Roman Road)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Flat, straight gravel stretch through the woods.
Fairly wide and not too technical, but look out for deep potholes and thorny bramble branches sticking out at head-height.
Slippery when wet, …

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5.72 km

Mortimer Circular Walk – Bridges, Fields, Streams, and Wildlife

Highlight • Bridge

Park at the church and follow the signposts

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7.40 km

Foundry Pond

Lake

7.95 km

Beech Hill Pond, Bench, and Historic Water Pump

Highlight • Structure

With a bench and picturesque pond, a nice place to take a quick rest and fuel stop.

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11.4 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Beech Hill

Highlight • Historical Site

Idyllic church on the corner of Beech Hill Road and Grazeley Road on National Cycle Network Route 23 (sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-23/) - thanks to the imposing trees at the corner of the …

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11.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.39 km

3.02 km

691 m

564 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

3.73 km