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Pigeon Lock – Kirtlington Village loop from Bletchingdon

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Pigeon Lock – Kirtlington Village loop from Bletchingdon

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Pigeon Lock – Kirtlington Village loop from Bletchingdon

03:30

13.4km

100m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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1 m

Pizza Boys Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

Great breakfast, cakes, coffee and pizza with a lovely outdoor seating area

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4.03 km

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Highlight • River

A good spot for a bit of wild swimming. This section of the River Cherwell, just off the canal, is very calm and private. Great to cool off on those …

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4.24 km

Pigeon Lock

Highlight • River

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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5.32 km

Kirtlington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The Saxon village of Kirtlington is surrounded by some lovely countryside for an afternoon amble. Nearby Kirtlington Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and has a range of …

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9.95 km

Palladian country house that has changed hands through the British aristocracy throughout since it was built in the mid 18th Century. You can ride pretty close to the house and get a great view for a photo.

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13.4 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.32 km

2.13 km

2.05 km

1.59 km

998 m

355 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

2.54 km

2.08 km

1.95 km

1.43 km

204 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

44 %

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Pigeon Lock – Kirtlington Village loop from Bletchingdon

Pizza Boys Bistro

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Pigeon Lock

View of the Countryside

Kirtlington Village

Great Views of Oxford

Kirtlington Park

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