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Oxford Canal – Hertford Bridge loop from Oxford

Oxford Canal – Hertford Bridge loop from Oxford

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Oxford Canal – Hertford Bridge loop from Oxford

03:04

53.8km

210m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 11.1 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.89 km

Oxford Canal

Highlight • River

You've got to love the quaint riverside atmosphere with its houseboats, historic bridges, wildlife and lush floodplain meadows.

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5.06 km

Duke's Lock

Highlight • Structure

Waiting to get to the lock.

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6.47 km

Barrett Bridge

Viewpoint

11.1 km

Annie's at Canal Yard

Highlight • Cafe

Great tea and cake stop

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17.8 km

Pigeon Lock

Highlight • River

A fine lock and a great place to sit and watch the boats go by. The shared walking and biking path next to the lock is smooth hardpack gravel so suitable on any bike type.

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27.7 km

Alchester Roman Fort

Archaeological Site

31.5 km

Stone Bench on Rural Road

Highlight • Structure

44.6 km

Beckley Bridleway Singletrack

Highlight • Trail

Great singletrack with smooth mud-free surface.

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51.0 km

View of the River Cherwell at New Marston Meadows

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A picturesque way to get to within striking distance of the centre.

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52.6 km

Hertford Bridge

Highlight • Monument

Hertford Bridge, often called "the Bridge of Sighs", is a skyway joining two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane in Oxford, England. Its distinctive design makes it a …

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53.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

15.7 km

10.1 km

8.40 km

2.20 km

997 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

15.4 km

9.94 km

4.51 km

1.24 km

390 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

18°C

7°C

16 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Oxford Canal – Hertford Bridge loop from Oxford

Oxford Canal

Duke's Lock

Annie's at Canal Yard

Pigeon Lock

Stone Bench on Rural Road

Beckley Bridleway Singletrack

View of the River Cherwell at New Marston Meadows

Hertford Bridge

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