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

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

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

04:33

37.6km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.99 km for 48 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Heyford Train Station

Highlight • Parking

Free parking is provided at Heyford Train Station for rail users only. However there are several, marked parking bays outside the boundary fence on what I took to be a …

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18 m

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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62 m

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Highlight • Structure

Mooring for barges next to the station

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223 m

Lower Heyford Village

Highlight • Cafe

Nestled in the Cherwell Valley with both the river, the Oxford Canal and the railway passing by, Lower Heyford is an easily accessible yet delightful little village. Expect lush pastures …

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8.01 km

Wooden Drawbridge Over the Canal

Highlight • Bridge

Not many of these bridges about - you have to (? can?) operate this one to get across the canal to the footpath.

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12.1 km

Oxford Canal Stone Bridges and Wildflowers

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Run alonside the beautiful Oxford Canal through a picturesque medley of flowing green grass, blooming wildflowers, and old stone bridges.

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18.9 km

Lovely old lift-bridge spanning across the Oxford Canal. These unique bridges built along the canal are not common in the UK. The only other similiar set are in North Wales along the Llangollen Canal.

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27.9 km

Aynho Wharf and The Great Western Arms

Highlight • Pub

Not far from the medieval town of Banbury, Aynho Wharf offers canal users moorings and walkers a number of amenities. The local shop is a good place to grab an …

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37.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

1.71 km

187 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

32°C

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

Heyford Train Station

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Lower Heyford Village

Wooden Drawbridge Over the Canal

Oxford Canal Stone Bridges and Wildflowers

Lift Bridge 170, Oxford Canal

Aynho Wharf and The Great Western Arms

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