Lower Heyford.. A walk around the village

Lower Heyford on the southern Oxford Canal is a lovely little village. It is described in some books as a place where even the motor car is an imposter. I think it is a beautiful little canal side village, especially in the sun light.

One of my walks involves walking north to the lift bridge and turning right, over the bridge,  then right past the pub, past the church, down an alley, across the field, past the boat yard and back up the canal. It takes about 30 minutes and I like several things about it.

This shed which is still in use:

I often look backwards when I am walking, and here is the pub from over my shoulder (I also like benches that wrap around the base of a tree)

and a barn that reminds me of France that leads to the church:

around the corner and looking back:

The church – I have spent many a happy time playing the piano here:

A cute bell housing thingy whatsit through the tree’s above the arch on the roof:

and down the alley way:

Upper Heyford isn’t as beautiful, or so I thought until I went down the high street and saw a lovely row of cottage doors.  Upper Heyford has it’s own beauty.