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Bob the Dog Memorial Bench – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Upper Heyford

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Bob the Dog Memorial Bench – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Upper Heyford

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Bob the Dog Memorial Bench – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Upper Heyford

03:05

11.6km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 8.72 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.16 km

Wild Horses by the River Cherwell

Highlight • Natural

If you look across the water and into the meadow you may be lucky enough to spot some wild horses grazing along the riverbanks.

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2.92 km

Bob the Dog Memorial Bench

Highlight • Rest Area

A lovely spot to rest and and enjoy the peacefulness. Thank you Bob.

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3.37 km

Rousham Eyecatcher

Highlight • Monument

6.77 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.

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7.75 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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7.76 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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7.81 km

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Highlight • Structure

Mooring for barges next to the station

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10.1 km

Upper Heyford village and carved tree trunk

Highlight • Settlement

A mile north of Lower Heyford is its twin village Upper Heyford. Its location in the Cherwell Valley gives it excellent access to the verdant Oxfordshire countryside. There are plenty …

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11.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.82 km

3.03 km

2.17 km

528 m

Surfaces

3.86 km

3.31 km

2.26 km

1.82 km

239 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

6°C

82 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Bob the Dog Memorial Bench – Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford loop from Upper Heyford

Wild Horses by the River Cherwell

Bob the Dog Memorial Bench

Rousham Eyecatcher

Cows in the Meadow

Heyford Train Station

Oxford Canal at Lower Heyford

Heyford Station Canal Moorings

Upper Heyford village and carved tree trunk

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