Section 7 of 8, Oxford Canal Walk
Clifton to Kirtlington
9.9 miles (16 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: SP 498 321. Finish: SP 486 194. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 9 m of climbing and 20 m of descent; highest point 81 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Clifton.
- Car park
- Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions SP 498 323
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Grammar School (opp), 2 km away (Directions); King's Sutton station, 4 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Kirtlington.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at The Oxford Arms PH, 1.2 km away (Directions); Tackley station, 1.2 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 100%.
Almost all off road.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 4 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- The Bell Inn, Lower Heyford: 5.7 miles in, about 150 m off the way. Food, real ale.
- Café
- Kizzie's Bistro, Lower Heyford: 6 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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