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Cotswold Escape
A road cycling route starting from Yarnton
Escape to the enchanting Cotswolds with this challenging road cycling route.
![Map miniature of "Cotswold Escape" cycling inspiration in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Generated by Tarmacs.app cycling route planner](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/routemaps/600/united-kingdom/berkshire-buckinghamshire-and-oxfordshire/yarnton/road/2466.webp)
The Cotswold Escape is a 94-kilometer road cycling route that provides a challenging adventure near Yarnton. With a total ascent of 769 meters, this ride takes you through Eynsham, Witney, Burford, Lower Slaughter, Spelsbury, and Begbroke. Experience the beauty of the Cotswold region, characterized by honey-colored stone villages, rolling hills, and pristine landscapes. Eynsham showcases a remarkable mix of architectural styles, while the market town of Witney offers a blend of history, culture, and contemporary appeal. The picturesque village of Burford captivates with its medieval bridge and quaint buildings, and Lower Slaughter is renowned for its idyllic stone cottages and serene setting. Finally, return to Yarnton, cherishing the memories of a challenging and captivating Cotswold escape.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Kidlington](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/berkshire-buckinghamshire-and-oxfordshire/kidlington-4.webp)
![Image of Eynsham](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/berkshire-buckinghamshire-and-oxfordshire/eynsham-4.webp)
![Image of Marston](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/berkshire-buckinghamshire-and-oxfordshire/marston-4.webp)
![Image of Woodstock](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/berkshire-buckinghamshire-and-oxfordshire/woodstock-5.webp)
![Image of Oxford](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/berkshire-buckinghamshire-and-oxfordshire/oxford-4.webp)
![Image of North Leigh](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/berkshire-buckinghamshire-and-oxfordshire/north-leigh-4.webp)
![Image of Stonesfield](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/berkshire-buckinghamshire-and-oxfordshire/stonesfield-5.webp)
![Image of Cowley](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/berkshire-buckinghamshire-and-oxfordshire/cowley-4.webp)
![Image of Witney](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/united-kingdom/berkshire-buckinghamshire-and-oxfordshire/witney-3.webp)