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Lower Heyford to Upper Heyford loop via The Eyecatcher

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Lower Heyford to Upper Heyford loop via The Eyecatcher

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Lower Heyford to Upper Heyford loop via The Eyecatcher

01:41

6.48km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Parking

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203 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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2.21 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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2.92 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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4.27 km

The Eye-Catcher Folly

Highlight • Historical Site

This beautiful folly perched on top of a rolling hill in Oxfordshire will certainly catch your eye. It was built by landscape artist William Kent for the Dormer family in 1740.

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End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.38 km

3.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.35 km

3.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

21 %

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Trail Reviews

Jim Martin

July 16, 2024, Lower Heyford to Upper Heyford loop via The Eyecatcher

Canal and River. Boats and bridges. This was a very pleasant easy walk mainly along the banks of the Oxford Canal and River Cherwell accompanied most of the way by the soothing sounds of fast flowing water. The bench kindly provided in memory of 'Bob the Dog' provides a resting place where Bob invites you to 'sit and paws awhile'. Ideally situated, overlooking a field of wheat to the Eyecatcher which dominates the horizon, I took Bob up on the offer and had my coffee break whilst listening to birdsong and the sound of distant church bells. A lovely peaceful evening. Well worth a visit.

Lower Heyford to Upper Heyford loop via The Eyecatcher

Lower Heyford Village

Upper Heyford village and carved tree trunk

Wild Horses by the River Cherwell

The Eye-Catcher Folly

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