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Pigeon Lock – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Heyford

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Pigeon Lock – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Heyford

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Pigeon Lock – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Heyford

01:23

17.7km

80m

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: July 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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0 m

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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2

27 m

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Highlight • Structure

Mooring for barges next to the station

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3

3.38 km

Oxford Canal Towpath Between Tackley and Lower Heyford

Highlight • Bridge

After Tackley and Kirtlington, there is a 3-mile (4.8 km) stretch of the Oxford Canal with no settlements until you reach the Heyfords. The walk along the towpath here is …

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4

6.59 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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5

6.80 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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6

17.7 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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17.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.87 km

6.06 km

804 m

701 m

642 m

622 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.84 km

7.49 km

1.27 km

125 m

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Lowest point (70 m)

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