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South East England

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – River Glyme loop from Heyford

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – River Glyme loop from Heyford

Moderate

5

riders

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – River Glyme loop from Heyford

02:00

28.5km

230m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13.4 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

0 m

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 …

Tip by

2

18 m

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

7.21 km

Woodland Path to Woodstock

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Pretty cool offroad section, nice and dry in the summer, the path can get pretty narrow but very rideable, bring long sleeves to avoid the nettles. Much nicer to go towards Woodstock on this one rather than the reverse!

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4

12.8 km

Blenheim Palace

Highlight • Other

5

13.2 km

Blenheim Buttery

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely friendly cafe in the centre of Woodstock next to Blenheim Palace and they do a full English breakfast for £5 if you arrive before 11.30am

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6

14.6 km

River Glyme

Highlight • River

The River Glyme is a tributary of the River Evenlode in Oxfordshire. Its name comes from the Brittonic word for 'bright stream'. There is a footpath that runs along the river.

Tip by

7

28.5 km

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Highlight • Structure

Mooring for barges next to the station

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B

28.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

8.03 km

6.03 km

5.77 km

213 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.27 km

6.86 km

5.50 km

4.55 km

4.14 km

160 m

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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