A mile north of Lower Heyford is its twin village Upper Heyford. Its location in the Cherwell Valley gives it excellent access to the verdant Oxfordshire countryside. There are plenty of local trails to explore. The Barley Mow pub is a good lunch option.

The nearby RAF base was decommissioned in 1993 and many of its buildings are now listed as scheduled monuments. The site is popular with local urban explorers.

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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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Bob the Dog Memorial Bench – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Upper Heyford

10.3km

02:44

110m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Lower Heyford Village loop from Steeple Aston

8.34km

02:12

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 80 m

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Wednesday 8 April

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5°C

31 %

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Location: Upper Heyford, Cherwell, Oxfordshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Upper Heyford village and carved tree trunk

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Lower Heyford to Upper Heyford loop via The Eyecatcher

#2.

Bob the Dog Memorial Bench – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Upper Heyford

#3.

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Lower Heyford Village loop from Steeple Aston

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