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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

01:42

24.1km

170m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

Heyford Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

The old bridle way which was extremely overgrown has now been completely re-done the full length right from Heyford to village farm

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4.25 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 …

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4.41 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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11.0 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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18.4 km

Rousham House and Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning country house by the river Cherwell.
Magnificent specimine trees and rare breed cattle

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18.6 km

Kent's Cow Castle

Highlight • Monument

Built in the late 1730s it is a significant and very early example of a ferme ornee and these days still serves as a shelter for a herd of rare …

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19.7 km

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

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Mooring for barges next to the station

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19.7 km

Heyford Train Station

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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 …

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24.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

7.57 km

2.19 km

2.08 km

681 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

9.74 km

2.72 km

361 m

188 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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

Heyford Bridleway

Lower Heyford Village

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Rousham House and Park

Kent's Cow Castle

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Heyford Train Station

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