Shiplake Cross to Chiltern Valley Vineyard

A beautiful route which will include plenty of quiet shady woodland lanes. A few climbs in the first half to keep it interesting, and enjoy some fabulous scenery. We will pass NT Greys Court, then reach the Stonor Valley via Bix village. A gradual climb out of Stonor Valley to our teastop at Chiltern Valley Winery in the Beechwoods above the Hambleden Valley, at 15 miles. Our return loop has loads of downhills to enjoy via Fawley Bottom, downhill all the way to Henley, before peddling along the flat Harpsden Valley. With just one short sharp climb to leave the valley road, we are almost back and it's all downhill for our final mile.

Teastop at Chiltern Valley Vineyard.

Cycle helmets are compulsory. Please check your bike the night before, chain oiled, tyres fully inflated (makes it easier!), and always carry a spare inner tube suitable for your tyre size. And preferable two! And a pump which you know fits your valve.