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South East England

Oxford Canal – Duke's Lock loop from Oxford

South East England

Oxford Canal – Duke's Lock loop from Oxford

Moderate

4.3

(9)

32

riders

Oxford Canal – Duke's Lock loop from Oxford

03:05

54.1km

210m

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: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 758 m for 60 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

949 m

Oxford Canal

Lake

2

2.31 km

Oxford Canal

Highlight • River

You've got to love the quaint riverside atmosphere with its houseboats, historic bridges, wildlife and lush floodplain meadows.

Tip by

3

5.53 km

Duke's Lock

Highlight • Structure

fantastic ride past the old barges recommend for a days relaxation on the bike , nice and flat .

Tip by

6.94 km

Barrett Bridge

Viewpoint

5

8.72 km

View of the Stone Arch Bridge on the Canal

Highlight • Trail

227 Bridge between Brandon Close and Osbourne Close Grovlands Kidlington

Tip by

6

11.6 km

Annie's at Canal Yard

Highlight • Cafe

Great tea and cake stop

Tip by

14.7 km

Bakers Lock

Lake

8

18.3 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.

Tip by

28.1 km

Alchester Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

10

32.0 km

Stone Bench on Rural Road

Highlight • Structure

11

45.0 km

Beckley Bridleway Singletrack

Highlight • Trail

Great singletrack with smooth mud-free surface.

Tip by

12

51.5 km

View of the River Cherwell at New Marston Meadows

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A picturesque way to get to within striking distance of the centre.

Tip by

B

54.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

13.7 km

12.0 km

8.49 km

3.06 km

997 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

15.9 km

6.66 km

4.47 km

967 m

411 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 8 October

18°C

9°C

76 %

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