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 Stratford on Avon

From the dreaming spires to the home of the Bard

This walk follows three different canals on its roundabout route between two of our favourite cities.

The route can be followed in either direction.  From Oxford it heads north following the Oxford canal passing its links to the Thames before joining the Cherwell valley on a two day 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 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.

 

This is a lengthy route but sections of the route are also available as individual walks in our Midlands walk section.

Walk Options

9 nights/8 walking days.  Oxford to Stratford via Banbury, Leamington Spa and Warwick

£460 per person.  Single supplement £10 per night

80 miles


‘Rest and Exploration Days’

Both Oxford and Stratford on Avon provide ideal bases to spend an extra day exploring the history of these fine towns.  Alternativeley why not break your journey midway and 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