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Cherwell
Steeple Aston

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – St. Mary's Church loop from Steeple Aston

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South East England
Oxfordshire
Cherwell
Steeple Aston

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – St. Mary's Church loop from Steeple Aston

Easy

14

riders

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – St. Mary's Church loop from Steeple Aston

00:45

14.2km

140m

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: May 14, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.27 km for 106 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.08 km

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

Highlight • River

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

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2

2.10 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 …

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3

2.13 km

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Highlight • Structure

Mooring for barges next to the station

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4

7.32 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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5

7.87 km

Somerton to North Aston Country Route

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Great views, tiny bridges, beautiful riverside houses.

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6

10.5 km

Middie Aston Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

7

12.9 km

The Grain Store Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great tucked away cafe with outdoor bike rack and seating. Perfect for a delicious coffee break or little treat, thoroughly recommend!

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

1.04 km

161 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.26 km

6.63 km

161 m

124 m

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Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 22 May

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