Viewpoints · South East England
The Mad Mile
In or near Arncott.
The Mad Mile is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bicester Village · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Mad Mile is a named viewpoint in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Bicester and Woodstock parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 3.3 km away. Postcode area OX25.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Mad Mile is a viewpoint located in the West Midlands, specifically in Oxfordshire's parish of Merton. This area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Chilterns, known for its scenic landscapes and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8631, -1.1393
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Cherwell
- Parish
- Merton
- Postcode
- OX25 2ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bicester and Woodstock
- Nearest railway station
- Bicester Village — 3.3 km
Sources
- osm: n10951803705 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Mad Mile?
- The Mad Mile is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX25 2ND), in the parish of Merton.
- What is The Mad Mile?
- The Mad Mile is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Mad Mile?
- The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX25 2ND.
- Is The Mad Mile a protected site?
- Yes — The Mad Mile is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Mad Mile free to visit?
- Yes, The Mad Mile is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Mad Mile?
- The nearest railway station is Bicester Village, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX25 2ND.