A bit of necromancy here but would like to do a London-Oxford daytrip; have done it once before and recall quite a nice route through the Chilterns but would prefer to stay off the towpaths out of London (followed the one going through Maida Vale); @NopePrint might you happen to have a route you could recommend?
1 - Barefoot bakers near Jericho make exceptional Cinnamon Buns.
2 - the Up in Arms near Marston do some lovely beers and Pizzas.
3 - Just past University Parks in the meadows you can go for a dip in the Cherwell which is gorgeous.
A bit of necromancy here but would like to do a London-Oxford daytrip; have done it once before and recall quite a nice route through the Chilterns but would prefer to stay off the towpaths out of London (followed the one going through Maida Vale); @NopePrint might you happen to have a route you could recommend?