A ride in Banbury’s country park, and around the reservoir. Flat, but the reservoir path is a rougher track.

Route (2.1 miles round trip)

Start from the Riverside car park off Cherwell Drive (long stay). Enter Spiceball Park to the back right of the car park, by several bollards, on a track with a line up the middle.

Follow this track as it winds up the park, about half a mile to its end, go under the dual-carriageway, and leave the park. There may be a few cars around here, but they should be travelling slowly.

Turn right then left, to enter the reservoir past a fence with some blue signs.

Cycle round the reservoir, clockwise or anticlockwise.

Then come back to the reservoir entry, turn right then left to re-enter Spiceball Park.

And follow the same cycle track back to the car park.

Things to do

At the park: There is a big play area near the car park, and lots of grass and trees to play around in.

At the reservoir: You may see some sailing dinghies in action and water birds.

Just opposite is The Light, a cinema with diner. (Many other places nearby)

Access

By rail: Spiceball Park is a half-mile cycle from Banbury Railway Station. Most of this route can be done on the canal path, however, the last 200 metres is on unprotected roads, with wide junctions.

By car: Riverside car park (long stay) off Cherwell Drive.