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South East England

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

Road cycling routes

South East England

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

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

00:51

16.4km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.9 km for 106 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.22 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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2

3.93 km

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Highlight • Structure

Mooring for barges next to the station

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3

3.98 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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4

3.99 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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5

4.78 km

Twisted Tree and Riverside House, Aston

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Along the river is a beautiful house with a very nice tree.

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6

12.0 km

St. Mary's Church

Highlight • Other

In Somerton Village, the Church of England parish church of Saint James the Apostle dates back at least to 1074.

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B

16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

635 m

187 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.49 km

6.48 km

209 m

152 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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