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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

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

01:42

16.2km

160m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 14, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.14 km

Heyford Bridleway

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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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4.79 km

Somerton Village Highlights: St James' Church, Oxford Canal Bridge, and WWII Pillbox

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Somerton is a quaint little village in the Cherwell Valley. To the north of the village, by the Oxford Canal is a pillbox from the Second World War. The parish …

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4.82 km

Bridge Over the Oxford Canal

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4.83 km

Somerton to North Aston Country Route

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Great views, tiny bridges, beautiful riverside houses.

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7.44 km

Middie Aston Lane

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12.2 km

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

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A lovely, peaceful stretch of the Oxford Canal running parallel with the River Cherwell.

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12.2 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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12.3 km

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

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Mooring for barges next to the station

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

2.78 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.24 km

6.39 km

508 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

17°C

20 %

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

Heyford Bridleway

Somerton Village Highlights: St James' Church, Oxford Canal Bridge, and WWII Pillbox

Bridge Over the Oxford Canal

Somerton to North Aston Country Route

Middie Aston Lane

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

Heyford Train Station

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

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