A fine lock and a great place to sit and watch the boats go by. The shared walking and biking path next to the lock is smooth hardpack gravel so suitable on any bike type.

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1. Bletchingdon Park from Bicester – River Cherwell wild swimming loop

29.0km

01:44

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Holy Rood Church, Woodeaton – Swinford Bridge loop from Oxford

57.0km

03:26

360m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gravel Path Through Fields – Pigeon Lock loop from Oxford Parkway

33.5km

02:16

170m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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88 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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

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Pigeon Lock

1. Bletchingdon Park from Bicester – River Cherwell wild swimming loop

2. Holy Rood Church, Woodeaton – Swinford Bridge loop from Oxford

3. Gravel Path Through Fields – Pigeon Lock loop from Oxford Parkway

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