How to get there - Lower Heyford is about 13 miles north of Oxford (half way to Banbury).
From Oxford take the A4260 north through Kidlington then turn right at the B4030.A little over a mile toy will come to the station. Park after the bridge to unload.
For those with SatNav the postcode is OX25 5PD.
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Suggested Launch Site - Launch near the road bridge and then park in the station car park (currently free).
General
Description - The Oxford Canal was built early in the canal mania period and therefore meanders following the contours with frequent well spaced locks.
If this trip is done as a one way trip to Banbury (12.8 miles, 7 locks) you can return by train (see link) or leave a car in one of the long tern car parks in Banbury for about £3.00 for the day (the "End" map marks the long stay carparks). Alternatively you can camp overnight at Twyford Wharf (10 miles, 6 locks) or simply turn around whenever you want for a shorter trip.
Somerton Deep Lock has a rise of 12 feet. This used to be the deepest on the canal network until road realignment in Bath replaced two locks with one extra deep one.
There is a convenient pub, The Great Western, at Aynho (six miles).
