Canal Chef Pub – Hillmorton Locks loop from Clifton-upon-Dunsmore

Hiking trails & Routes

Clifton Upon Dunsmore

Canal Chef Pub – Hillmorton Locks loop from Clifton-upon-Dunsmore

Moderate

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Canal Chef Pub – Hillmorton Locks loop from Clifton-upon-Dunsmore

03:21

13.0km

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: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

611 m

Night View of Clifton Road and Railway

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.24 km

St Peter's and St John's Church

Highlight • Religious Site

2.69 km

Great Central Railway Graffiti Wall at Ashlawn Cutting Nature Reserve

Highlight • Structure

The bike rides nicely along gravel, this part of the route is changing with the seasons...

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6.54 km

Barby Moorings and Brick Arch Bridge

Highlight • River

These moorings serve the nearby hilltop village of Barby. Near the top of a hill that rises to 551 feet (168 m), the village boasts wide-reaching views of the Northamptonshire …

Tip by

10.5 km

Canal Chef Pub

Highlight • Pub

Great canal chef pub - canalchef.co.uk

Tip by

10.5 km

A number of amenities are on offer at Hillmorton Locks. This is one of the busiest stretches along the Oxford Canal. The Canalchef Cafe is a simple establishment that serves terrific, hearty portions.

Tip by

13.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.43 km

4.09 km

2.18 km

301 m

Surfaces

4.07 km