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Pigeon Lock – Woodland Path to Woodstock loop from Heyford

Pigeon Lock – Woodland Path to Woodstock loop from Heyford

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Pigeon Lock – Woodland Path to Woodstock loop from Heyford

01:36

27.0km

140m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.04 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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8.25 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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13.4 km

Oxford Canal at Shipton-on-Cherwell

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Shipton-on-Cherwell is a fine little village on the River Cherwell and the Oxford Canal. Its manor house was once the residence of artist William Turner, who went on to design …

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17.8 km

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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23.9 km

Waterley's Copse

Forest

25.7 km

Rousham House and Park

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Stunning country house by the river Cherwell.
Magnificent specimine trees and rare breed cattle

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25.9 km

Kent's Cow Castle

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Built in the late 1730s it is a significant and very early example of a ferme ornee and these days still serves as a shelter for a herd of rare …

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26.0 km

Cows in the Meadow

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While the cows to the east are really interesting to look at, the one on the west are curious and if you are patient you can pet them.

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27.0 km

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

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Mooring for barges next to the station

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27.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

5.58 km

4.97 km

1.49 km

1.16 km

595 m

Surfaces

9.46 km

8.04 km

7.48 km

1.12 km

914 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

34°C

19°C

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Pigeon Lock – Woodland Path to Woodstock loop from Heyford

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Pigeon Lock

Oxford Canal at Shipton-on-Cherwell

Woodland Path to Woodstock

Rousham House and Park

Kent's Cow Castle

Cows in the Meadow

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

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