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Lower Heyford Village – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Tackley

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Lower Heyford Village – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Tackley

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Lower Heyford Village – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Tackley

02:11

29.8km

260m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.4 km for 258 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.24 km

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Highlight • River

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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7.36 km

Harvested Field Near Main Road

Highlight • Natural

8.57 km

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Highlight • Structure

Mooring for barges next to the station

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8.73 km

Lower Heyford Village

Highlight • Cafe

Nestled in the Cherwell Valley with both the river, the Oxford Canal and the railway passing by, Lower Heyford is an easily accessible yet delightful little village. Expect lush pastures …

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8.89 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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8.90 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 …

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29.5 km

Tackley Village

Highlight • Rest Area

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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29.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

9.84 km

4.18 km

3.54 km

747 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

9.67 km

3.75 km

3.02 km

2.49 km

222 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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Lower Heyford Village – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Tackley

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Harvested Field Near Main Road

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Lower Heyford Village

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

Heyford Train Station

Tackley Village

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