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Duke's Lock – Oxford Canal loop from Charlbury

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Duke's Lock – Oxford Canal loop from Charlbury

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Duke's Lock – Oxford Canal loop from Charlbury

04:04

65.1km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: March 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 26.2 km for 60 m

After 36.4 km for 244 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.3 km

Duke's Lock

Highlight • Structure

fantastic ride past the old barges recommend for a days relaxation on the bike , nice and flat .

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26.1 km

Oxford Canal

Lake

26.6 km

Snakes Island

Nature Reserve

27.9 km

Medley Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

28.5 km

Port Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Port Meadows is a foodplain out of Oxford centre to the north.

Take care in the winter as it gets very wet and slippery, but in parts you'll find some …

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29.7 km

Oxford Canal

Highlight • River

You've got to love the quaint riverside atmosphere with its houseboats, historic bridges, wildlife and lush floodplain meadows.

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51.8 km

Lake in Cornbury Park

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Beautiful ride through the Corbury park, linking Charlbury and Finstock.

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54.8 km

Charlbury Village

Highlight • Restaurant

Charlbury is a quaint village in the Cotswolds with good train connections. Built from traditional Cotswold stone, the pretty center has many good cafes, restaurants, and pubs. The town regularly …

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56.5 km

Cotswold Camping

Highlight • Rest Area

Cotwolds Camping is a family run business situated in the heart of the Cotswolds with outstanding views and country walks.

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59.3 km

St Nicholas Church, Chadlington

Highlight • Religious Site

St Nicholas Church has been at the centre of village life for almost a thousand years. The quaint church is a peaceful place to stop during a bike tour. You …

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63.2 km

Little Cranehill Copse

Forest

65.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.5 km

21.6 km

4.98 km

3.69 km

210 m

151 m

Surfaces

33.6 km

28.6 km

1.55 km

859 m

421 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 18 June

26°C

13°C

0 %

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Duke's Lock – Oxford Canal loop from Charlbury

Duke's Lock

Medley Footbridge

Port Meadow

Oxford Canal

Lake in Cornbury Park

Charlbury Village

Cotswold Camping

St Nicholas Church, Chadlington

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