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Shipton-On-Cherwell And Thrupp

Pigeon Lock – Heyford Station Canal Moorings loop from Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp

Shipton-On-Cherwell And Thrupp

Pigeon Lock – Heyford Station Canal Moorings loop from Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp

Moderate

Pigeon Lock – Heyford Station Canal Moorings loop from Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp

02:00

27.9km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.79 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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6.92 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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7.13 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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13.7 km

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

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Mooring for barges next to the station

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21.0 km

Smooth Gravel Route to Woodstock

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

27.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

4.18 km

3.90 km

2.15 km

2.05 km

Surfaces

19.3 km

5.25 km

2.11 km

945 m

124 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

20 %

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Pigeon Lock – Heyford Station Canal Moorings loop from Shipton-on-Cherwell and Thrupp

Oxford Canal at Shipton-on-Cherwell

Pigeon Lock

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Smooth Gravel Route to Woodstock

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