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Duke's Lock – Oxford Canal loop from Yarnton

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Duke's Lock – Oxford Canal loop from Yarnton

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Duke's Lock – Oxford Canal loop from Yarnton

01:22

12.8km

20m

Running

Moderate run. 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 23, 2026

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1.96 km

Duke's Lock

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Waiting to get to the lock.

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2.00 km

Duke's Cut

Highlight • Historical Site

This short waterway links the Oxford Canal with the River Thames and was opened in 1789 to bring Warwickshire coal to the area. The Oxford Canal towpath crossed the cut …

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2.97 km

Godstow Road Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

An easy and scenic route

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4.34 km

Oxford Canal Lift Bridge 233

Highlight • Structure

Cool technology, but can only be operated from one side.

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5.08 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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8.47 km

Port Meadow

Highlight • Natural

Port Meadow is a wonderful area which hasn't been cultivated for over 4,000 years. The 440-acre riverside meadow is common grazing land and incredibly rich in grass and meadow plant …

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10.7 km

Tarmac Canal Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

Part of the canal that has been freshly resurfaced with tarmac

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.96 km

3.23 km

3.00 km

350 m

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.86 km

3.04 km

1.63 km

192 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Duke's Lock – Oxford Canal loop from Yarnton

Duke's Lock

Duke's Cut

Godstow Road Bridge

Oxford Canal Lift Bridge 233

Oxford Canal

Port Meadow

Tarmac Canal Path

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