After Tackley and Kirtlington, there is a 3-mile (4.8 km) stretch of the Oxford Canal with no settlements until you reach the Heyfords. The walk along the towpath here is much loved by the folk of Oxford, who use train the stations at Tackley and Lower Heyford and walk between the two.

Aside from the occasional train rattling along the nearby tracks and the chugging of passing canal barges, this section is characterised by peace, serenity and birdsong. The canal and River Cherwell both provide a habitat for a number of bird species.

Benedict East

April 12, 2020

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Sturdy footwear needed, but accessible in all weathers.

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Lower Heyford Village loop from Kirtlington Quarry

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – The Eye-Catcher Folly loop from Kirtlington Quarry

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Elevation 70 m

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Location: Kirtlington, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Oxford Canal Towpath Between Tackley and Lower Heyford

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Kirtlington Village – Pigeon Lock loop from Tackley

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Lower Heyford Village loop from Kirtlington Quarry

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – The Eye-Catcher Folly loop from Kirtlington Quarry

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