Day ride - The Phoenix Trail, Oxfordshire
Type of route: 90% traffic-free
Length: 5 miles one way
Gradient: Easy
Time needed: 1 hour
Access: train station in Princes Risborough
National Cycle Network route number: 57
The Phoenix Trail has something for everyone as it is flat and surfaced for shared use; ideal as quick and traffic-free cycle ride between Princes Risborough and Thame. The route has been enhanced by a series of award winning artworks inspired by the old railway environment and the surrounding landscape. These artworks, mainly in the form of seating, offer a place to rest every 500 metres to admire the magnificent views of the nearby Chiltern Hills.
Free information for this route is available from Sustrans (www.sustrans.co.uk/default.asp?sID=1092667615610#cmsanchormaps).