Steeple Aston, a region in Oxfordshire's Cherwell Valley, offers a varied landscape for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by its picturesque water meadows, the River Cherwell, and the Oxford Canal, alongside gentle rolling hills and open countryside. This diverse terrain supports several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more. The village is also recognized for its historical setting within a conservation area, providing a unique backdrop for outdoor activities.
Steeple…
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4.6
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Average rating
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4.7
(23)
53
hikers
6.48km
01:41
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
20
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(7)
21
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
hikers
7.30km
01:56
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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30
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

11
riders
26.2km
01:22
220m
220m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

10
riders
54.4km
02:45
570m
570m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

8
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83.7km
04:15
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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12
runners
13.7km
01:27
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
4.79km
00:31
40m
40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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runners
10.5km
01:13
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
riders
29.9km
02:02
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
24.1km
01:42
170m
170m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
34.4km
02:01
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4
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33.1km
02:25
310m
310m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
39.8km
02:27
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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59.5km
03:34
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
30.6km
01:53
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
27.0km
01:36
140m
140m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

33.4km
02:11
300m
300m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
9.64km
00:37
70m
70m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Steeple Aston offers opportunities for Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 10 routes, explored by over 10,000 visitors.
Popular hiking routes include the "Lower Heyford to Upper Heyford loop via The Eyecatcher," a 4.0-mile (6.5 km) trail, and the "Upper Heyford and Steeple Aston Loop," which is 6.2 miles (10 km). These trails traverse water meadows, the River Cherwell, and the Oxford Canal. More options are available in the Hiking around Steeple Aston guide.
Steeple Aston offers easy hiking options, including paths along the River Cherwell and Oxford Canal. These routes feature gentle terrain suitable for less strenuous walks. Find more details in the Easy hikes around Steeple Aston guide.
The gentle rolling hills and open countryside of the Cherwell Valley provide an appealing landscape for cyclists. Routes for road cycling, touring cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking are available. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Steeple Aston and Cycling around Steeple Aston guides.
Steeple Aston offers mountain biking opportunities within its varied landscape. The area's wooded areas and open countryside provide suitable terrain for MTB. Specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Steeple Aston guide.
Trails in Steeple Aston feature the Cherwell Valley's water meadows, the River Cherwell, and the Oxford Canal. The surrounding landscape includes woodlands and open countryside, offering opportunities to spot local wildlife.
The extensive network of footpaths along the River Cherwell and Oxford Canal provides suitable options for family-friendly walks. These routes generally feature gentle terrain. The village also has a play park with a small cross-country bike track.
A notable landmark is the Eyecatcher Folly, an 18th-century structure resembling abbey ruins. The 12th-century St Peter and St Paul church is also within the village. The gardens of Rousham House, designed by William Kent, are also nearby.
Routes in Steeple Aston have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 800 users who have explored the area's 13 available routes.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Steeple Aston, including Hiking around Steeple Aston, Road Cycling Routes around Steeple Aston, and Running Trails around Steeple Aston. Guides for easy hikes, cycling, MTB, and gravel biking are also available.
The official website for Steeple Aston, primarily managed by the Parish Council, is www.steepleaston.org.uk. This site provides local information and community details.
Hiking terrain in Steeple Aston includes water meadows, paths along the River Cherwell and Oxford Canal, and routes through open fields and wooded areas. The region features gentle rolling hills.
Steeple Aston offers several jogging routes, utilizing the extensive network of footpaths. These paths often follow the tranquil canal-side or traverse open fields. Find more information in the Running Trails around Steeple Aston guide.

