Exploring Cherwell on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks around Cherwell. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. Lower Heyford to Upper Heyford loop via The Eyecatcher

6.48km

01:41

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hampton Gay Manor Ruins – Thrupp Community Forest loop from Kidlington

7.36km

01:52

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Old Rail Embankment – Hook Norton Viaduct Ruins loop from Hook Norton

7.14km

01:55

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Hiking loop from Aynho

5.56km

01:31

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Adderbury Lakes Nature Reserve – Bloxham Grove Windmill loop from Twyford

6.87km

01:49

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Langford Mini Henge – Langford Henge loop from Bicester

7.20km

01:49

10m

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7. Rapeseed Field – Church of St Mary, Broughton loop from Broughton

4.69km

01:16

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Hampton Gay Manor Ruins – Thrupp Community Forest loop from Thrupp

6.57km

01:40

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Jubilee Lake – Langford Mini Henge loop from Langford Village

5.12km

01:18

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Hiking loop from Hethe

5.45km

01:24

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks around Cherwell

1. Lower Heyford to Upper Heyford loop via The Eyecatcher

2. Hampton Gay Manor Ruins – Thrupp Community Forest loop from Kidlington

3. Old Rail Embankment – Hook Norton Viaduct Ruins loop from Hook Norton

4. Hiking loop from Aynho

5. Adderbury Lakes Nature Reserve – Bloxham Grove Windmill loop from Twyford

6. Langford Mini Henge – Langford Henge loop from Bicester

7. Rapeseed Field – Church of St Mary, Broughton loop from Broughton

8. Hampton Gay Manor Ruins – Thrupp Community Forest loop from Thrupp

9. Jubilee Lake – Langford Mini Henge loop from Langford Village

10. Hiking loop from Hethe

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