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Pigeon Lock – Gravel Path Through Fields loop from Kirtlington Quarry

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Pigeon Lock – Gravel Path Through Fields loop from Kirtlington Quarry

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Pigeon Lock – Gravel Path Through Fields loop from Kirtlington Quarry

01:45

6.69km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 14, 2026

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1.89 km

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

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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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3.52 km

View of the Countryside

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4.59 km

Pigeon Lock

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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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5.08 km

Gravel Path Through Fields

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6.42 km

Tackley Village

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A splendid village not far from both the Oxfordshire Way and the Oxford Canal, Tackley is a good base for exploring the Oxfordshire countryside. Its train station can connect you …

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6.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.91 km

1.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

1.60 km

1.51 km

912 m

844 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

7°C

24 %

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Pigeon Lock – Gravel Path Through Fields loop from Kirtlington Quarry

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

View of the Countryside

Pigeon Lock

Gravel Path Through Fields

Tackley Village

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