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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Pigeon Lock loop from Upper Heyford

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Pigeon Lock loop from Upper Heyford

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Pigeon Lock loop from Upper Heyford

01:38

23.8km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.1 km for 225 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.34 km

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

Highlight • River

A lovely, peaceful stretch of the Oxford Canal running parallel with the River Cherwell.

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3.39 km

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Highlight • Structure

Mooring for barges next to the station

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4.70 km

Rousham House and Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning country house by the river Cherwell.
Magnificent specimine trees and rare breed cattle

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6.50 km

Waterley's Copse

Forest

13.9 km

Tackley Village

Highlight • Rest Area

A splendid village not far from both the Oxfordshire Way and the Oxford Canal, Tackley is a good base for exploring the Oxfordshire countryside. Its train station can connect you …

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15.5 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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15.7 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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23.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

3.85 km

1.79 km

1.72 km

1.48 km

799 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

4.74 km

4.47 km

908 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Pigeon Lock loop from Upper Heyford

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Rousham House and Park

Tackley Village

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Pigeon Lock

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