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Kirtlington Village – Pigeon Lock loop from Tackley

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Kirtlington Village – Pigeon Lock loop from Tackley

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Kirtlington Village – Pigeon Lock loop from Tackley

03:43

14.2km

100m

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: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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366 m

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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4.24 km

Horse Stables

Highlight • Structure

4.81 km

Kirtlington Village

Highlight • Historical Site

The Saxon village of Kirtlington is surrounded by some lovely countryside for an afternoon amble. Nearby Kirtlington Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and has a range of …

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5.50 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.58 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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6.79 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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9.99 km

Oxford Canal Towpath Between Tackley and Lower Heyford

Highlight • Bridge

After Tackley and Kirtlington, there is a 3-mile (4.8 km) stretch of the Oxford Canal with no settlements until you reach the Heyfords. The walk along the towpath here is …

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14.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

1.79 km

1.58 km

337 m

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.45 km

3.32 km

1.43 km

601 m

337 m

Elevation

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Saturday 15 August

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Kirtlington Village – Pigeon Lock loop from Tackley

Tackley Village

Horse Stables

Kirtlington Village

View of the Countryside

Pigeon Lock

Wild Swimming Spot on the River Cherwell

Oxford Canal Towpath Between Tackley and Lower Heyford

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