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

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

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

01:52

21.2km

110m

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: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.6 km for 225 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.67 km

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 and pleasant walking in the surrounding countryside, whilst the village itself has a shop, a cafe and a superb gastropub pub, the Bell Inn.

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3.83 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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3.85 km

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 public road. These too are free of charge. I got there at about 5.30pm and was able to find a space.

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10.2 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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10.4 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 hot rides, or it's also just nice to sit by the banks and take a rest.

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10.7 km

Gravel Path Through Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

12.0 km

Tackley Village

Highlight • Rest Area

A splendid village not far from both the Oxfordshire Way and the Oxford Canal, Tackley is a good base for exploring the Oxfordshire countryside. Its train station can connect you to Oxford in 10 minutes or Banbury in less than 20.

At its centre is a traditional green adorned by an old oak tree and the village even has its own nature reserve and heath. The locally managed village shop is a good place to stock up on supplies, whilst the Gardiner Arms pub does great food.

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20.5 km

Baton

Highlight • Cafe

Drinks and food next to village green

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

4.66 km

1.58 km

1.18 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

3.02 km

2.00 km

383 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

27°C

14°C

14 %

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

Lower Heyford Village

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

Heyford Train Station

Pigeon Lock

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Gravel Path Through Fields

Tackley Village

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