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.
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.
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.
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 Warwick is a historical town with a fine castle sitting on the River Avon.
After Warwick the route continues West to its junction with the Stratford on Avon canal which takes you into the heart of the historic town famous as Shakespeares birthplace with a wealth of things to see.
Walk Options
6 nights/5 walking days. Banbury to Stratford on Avon via Leamington Spa and Warwick
£375 per person. Single supplement £10 per night
56 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