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South East England

West Oxfordshire

Heyford Bridleway – Pigeon Lock loop from Tackley

South East England

West Oxfordshire

Heyford Bridleway – Pigeon Lock loop from Tackley

Moderate

2

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Heyford Bridleway – Pigeon Lock loop from Tackley

02:09

33.0km

260m

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: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 33 m for 33 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

18.3 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

enjoy

Tip by

2

18.7 km

Somerton Level Crossing

Highlight • Structure

Better when dry

Tip by

3

21.9 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

Tip by

4

28.0 km

Aves Ditch

Highlight • Trail

Wide grass track right down to road

Tip by

5

31.6 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

6

31.8 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 …

Tip by

7

32.1 km

Gravel Path Through Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

B

33.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

8.22 km

4.46 km

4.39 km

1.99 km

868 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

9.12 km

8.66 km

3.65 km

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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