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Open Landscape View – Pigeon Lock loop from Sturdys Castle

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Open Landscape View – Pigeon Lock loop from Sturdys Castle

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Open Landscape View – Pigeon Lock loop from Sturdys Castle

02:46

10.7km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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67 m

Open Landscape View

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

3.14 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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3.35 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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5.79 km

Fast Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Watch the right hand bend at the bottom

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10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

2.86 km

1.25 km

691 m

426 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

2.84 km

1.44 km

909 m

729 m

691 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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Open Landscape View – Pigeon Lock loop from Sturdys Castle

Open Landscape View

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Pigeon Lock

Fast Descent

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