Brill Windmill Road Ride

Overview

This route will take you along quiet roads through antiquated villages that surround the city. You will then slowly begin gaining elevation before climbing the hill into the exquisite village of Brill, which with its immaculate windmill and views across the county is a perfect halfway point stop.

The final half of this route brings you back towards the city through active farming villages with plenty of opportunity for pub stops along the way.

Highlights

Picturesque villages

Brill
Boarstall
Islip
Horton-cum-Studley
Oakley

Countryside views

Numerous country pubs with gardens
Brill Windmill
River Cherwell
View across county from top of Brill
Bernwood Forest

Historic sights

Visit the village that inspired 'Middle Earth'
Boarstall Duck Decoy
Boarstall Tower
J.R.R. Tolkein's resting place
The Dragon School

Key facts

Tour Length - 31 Miles / 50 km
Difficulty – Easy / Medium
Tour Duration - 3 hours - 5 hours
Bikes - Touring bikes, Tandem, Road bikes
Standard Price - £3.50