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Pigeon Lock – Open Landscape View loop from Sturdys Castle

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Pigeon Lock – Open Landscape View loop from Sturdys Castle

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Pigeon Lock – Open Landscape View loop from Sturdys Castle

03:57

15.4km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 km

Old Woodstock Line (Nature Reserve)

Highlight • Natural

Mini nature reserve off the beaten track in Woodstock

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6.32 km

Holy Cross Church, Shipton-on-Cherwell

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Church. Medieval; rebuilt and west tower added in 1831 by William Turner; minor restoration by J. Buckeridge, 1869. Squared and coursed limestone with ashlar dressings; stone-coped gabled stone slate roof. …

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6.40 km

Oxford Canal at Shipton-on-Cherwell

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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11.5 km

Pigeon Lock

Highlight • River

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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11.7 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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12.7 km

Open Landscape View

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

3.32 km

3.17 km

1.01 km

330 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.11 km

3.83 km

3.31 km

1.31 km

485 m

342 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 15 August

24°C

13°C

13 %

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Pigeon Lock – Open Landscape View loop from Sturdys Castle

Old Woodstock Line (Nature Reserve)

Holy Cross Church, Shipton-on-Cherwell

Oxford Canal at Shipton-on-Cherwell

Pigeon Lock

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Open Landscape View

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