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Merton Grounds Gravel Path – Pigeon Lock loop from Blackthorn

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Merton Grounds Gravel Path – Pigeon Lock loop from Blackthorn

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Merton Grounds Gravel Path – Pigeon Lock loop from Blackthorn

02:31

41.9km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.44 km

The Mad Mile

Viewpoint

3.98 km

Merton Grounds Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Flat enough to be rode on a road bike with decent tyres

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6.34 km

Bridleway Segment with Smooth Road Surface

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

13.0 km

The Milk Shed Café

Highlight • Cafe

lovely cafe. loved the sheds.

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16.9 km

Palladian country house that has changed hands through the British aristocracy throughout since it was built in the mid 18th Century. You can ride pretty close to the house and get a great view for a photo.

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22.5 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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22.7 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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35.5 km

Town Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

36.6 km

Winding Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

6.30 km

4.14 km

3.33 km

1.85 km

965 m

Surfaces

31.7 km

6.34 km

3.36 km

501 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

30°C

14°C

0 %

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Merton Grounds Gravel Path – Pigeon Lock loop from Blackthorn

Merton Grounds Gravel Path

Bridleway Segment with Smooth Road Surface

The Milk Shed Café

Kirtlington Park

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Pigeon Lock

Town Crossing

Winding Cycle Path

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