The Llangollen Walk

The Pontyscyttle aqueduct which carries the Llangollen canal & towpath 1000 feet over the River Dee 120 feet below in a narrow iron trough and is both the longest & highest navigable aqueduct in the world.

Kennet & Avon Walk

The lady's pool is a particularly broad stretch of the Kennet and Avon canal designed to look like a lake and forms part of our Kennet and Avon Walk.

Lancaster Canal

The partially restored Lancaster follows an interesting route into the Lake District & passes close to the sea as it provides excellent views of the Cumbrian hills.

Oxford to Leamington Spa

From Oxford's dreaming spires to the elegance of Leamington Spa

Following the Oxford and Grand Union canals from the beautiful city of Oxford to the wonderful setting of Leamington Spa the route follows a particulalry meandering route along the Cherwell valley and through beautiful countryside.

The route can be followed in either direction.  From Oxford it heads north following the Oxford canal passing its links to the Thames before closely following the River Cherwell on a journey via pretty Oxfordshire villages to the fine town of Banbury.

 

The Oxford canal is a contour canal and north of Banbury displays a distinct lack of purpose as it meanders through the countryside. 

 

At Napton you leave the Oxford canal and join the Grand Union to travel to the neighbouring historic towns of Leamington Spa and Warwick.  Leamington is an elegant riverside spa town with excellent shopping, while neighbouring Warwick is a historical town with a fine castle sitting on the River Avon.

Walk Options

6 nights/5 days walking.  Oxford to Leamington Spa via Banbury

£345 per person.  Single supplement £10 per night.

55 miles


‘Rest and Exploration Days’

Oxford provides an ideal base to spend an extra day exploring the history of this fine town.  Alternativeley why not break your  the neighbouring towns of Leamington Spa and Warwick which offer a good mix of history, shopping and relaxation.

Each additional night £40