holidays including canals, mountains
and pet friendly lodging
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.
Leamington Spa to Stratford
From elegant Leamington Spa into the very heart of Stratford on Avon
This interesting route commences in elegant Leamington Spa, skirts the historic town of Warwick with its fine castle before joining the Stratford canal towards and delivering you right into the heart of Stratford.
The first days walk takes you west out of Leamington Spa and around the ancient town of Warwick with its impressive castle. Beyond Warwick the canal rises steadily through the Hatton locks into attractive Warwickshire countryside before joining the Stratford on Avon canal and travelling south.
The canal descends towards Stratford intersecting with attractive villages en route and crossing the longest aqueduct in England. At Wilmcote you can visit Mary Arden's birthplace. The route then cuts through Stratford delivering into the Marina next to the river and theatre right at the heart of the town.
Walk Options
3 nights/2 walking days. Leamington Spa to Stratford on Avon
£220 per person. Single supplement £10 per night
23 miles
4 nights/3 days. Oxford to Banbury
£265 per person. Single supplement £10 per night
23 miles
‘Rest and Exploration Days’
Stratford on Avon provides an ideal base to spend an extra day exploring the history of this fine town. Alternativeley why not spend some time relaxing and exploring the neighbouring towns of Leamington Spa and Warwick which offer a good mix of history, shopping and relaxation.
Each additional night £40
