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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Tour of the Back Roads loop from Bicester Village

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South East England

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Tour of the Back Roads loop from Bicester Village

Moderate

5.0

(2)

29

riders

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Tour of the Back Roads loop from Bicester Village

02:03

43.3km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.4 km for 106 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

3.78 km

Bignell Belt

Forest

4.14 km

Big Covert

Forest

3

15.5 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.

Tip by

4

16.1 km

Twisted Tree and Riverside House, Aston

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Along the river is a beautiful house with a very nice tree.

Tip by

5

23.2 km

Cows in the Meadow

Highlight • Natural

While the cows to the east are really interesting to look at, the one on the west are curious and if you are patient you can pet them.

Tip by

6

24.3 km

Narrowboats on the Oxford Canal

Highlight • River

7

24.4 km

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

Highlight • River

A lovely, peaceful stretch of the Oxford Canal running parallel with the River Cherwell.

Tip by

8

24.4 km

Heyford Train Station

Highlight • Parking

Free parking is provided at Heyford Train Station for rail users only. However there are several, marked parking bays outside the boundary fence on what I took to be a …

Tip by

9

24.5 km

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Highlight • Structure

Mooring for barges next to the station

Tip by

10

40.1 km

Tour of the Back Roads

Highlight • Trail

B

43.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.1 km

3.51 km

1.62 km

441 m

245 m

205 m

146 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

13.1 km

235 m

155 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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