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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Lower Heyford Village loop from Kirtlington Quarry

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Lower Heyford Village loop from Kirtlington Quarry

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Lower Heyford Village loop from Kirtlington Quarry

03:48

14.6km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3 m

Kirtlington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The Saxon village of Kirtlington is surrounded by some lovely countryside for an afternoon amble. Nearby Kirtlington Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and has a range of …

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692 m

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.77 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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4.79 km

Oxford Canal Towpath Between Tackley and Lower Heyford

Highlight • Bridge

After Tackley and Kirtlington, there is a 3-mile (4.8 km) stretch of the Oxford Canal with no settlements until you reach the Heyfords. The walk along the towpath here is …

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8.14 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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8.16 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 …

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8.19 km

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Highlight • Structure

Mooring for barges next to the station

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8.35 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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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

1.58 km

1.42 km

744 m

133 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.55 km

3.24 km

936 m

589 m

306 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

18°C

9°C

98 %

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Lower Heyford Village loop from Kirtlington Quarry

Kirtlington Village

View of the Countryside

Pigeon Lock

Oxford Canal Towpath Between Tackley and Lower Heyford

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

Heyford Train Station

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Lower Heyford Village

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