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Quiet Forest Lane – Heyford Bridleway loop from Kirtlington Quarry

Road cycling routes

South East England

Quiet Forest Lane – Heyford Bridleway loop from Kirtlington Quarry

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Quiet Forest Lane – Heyford Bridleway loop from Kirtlington Quarry

01:21

29.4km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.9 km for 106 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3 m

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 trails that explore the area. Many prehistoric remains have been discovered here, from sharks' teeth and crocodilians to Jurassic mammals and even therapod dinosaurs.

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2

671 m

Quiet Forest Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

3

11.8 km

Thatched-Roof Cottages

Highlight • Other

4

18.6 km

Grass Track with Tree

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

19.9 km

St. Mary's Church

Highlight • Other

In Somerton Village, the Church of England parish church of Saint James the Apostle dates back at least to 1074.

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6

23.2 km

Heyford Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

The old bridle way which was extremely overgrown has now been completely re-done the full length right from Heyford to village farm

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B

29.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

4.39 km

1.23 km

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

13.9 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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