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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Lower Heyford Village loop from Steeple Aston

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Lower Heyford Village loop from Steeple Aston

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Lower Heyford Village loop from Steeple Aston

00:31

1.99km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 960 m for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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88 m

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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105 m

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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150 m

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Highlight • Structure

Mooring for barges next to the station

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310 m

Lower Heyford Village

Highlight • Cafe

Nestled in the Cherwell Valley with both the river, the Oxford Canal and the railway passing by, Lower Heyford is an easily accessible yet delightful little village. Expect lush pastures …

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750 m

Butterbur

Highlight • Natural

When I saw this plant I thought 'I wonder if that's rhubarb'. So I looked it up on my plant identifier app. It turned out that it's called Butter Bur …

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1.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

981 m

584 m

342 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

913 m

352 m

302 m

225 m

197 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

28°C

17°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford – Lower Heyford Village loop from Steeple Aston

Heyford Train Station

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Lower Heyford Village

Butterbur

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