The race

The route

Two-and-a-half miles through Oxenhope, six pubs, a pint at each, and one big hill to the finish. Here's the lay of the land.

The Oxenhope Straw Race route map, from the Waggon & Horses to the Dog & Gun

Click the map to view it full size. The exact route is fully marshalled on the day. Open Oxenhope in Google Maps.

Stop by stop

The six stops

1

Waggon & Horses

Start line. Bales weighed, nerves jangling.

2

The Bay Horse

First pint down, spirits high.

3

The old social club

A much-loved stop over the years.

4

The Lamb

The hill begins to bite.

5

The Shoulder of Mutton

Dig in, nearly there.

6

Dog & Gun

The finish, uphill, to roars from the crowd.