Oxford Canal Walk
A long distance path of 83 miles connecting the cathedral cities of Coventry and Oxford by way of the canal which links the two. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Coventry
Distance: 83 miles (133 km)
Grid Ref: SP332796
Climbing: 559 metres
Walk time: 34-40 hours
Days: 5-8
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
180 Oxford, Witney and Woodstock
191 Banbury, Bicester and Chipping Norton
206 Edge Hill and Fenny Compton
221 Coventry, Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa and Kenilworth
222 Rugby and Daventry
191 Banbury, Bicester and Chipping Norton
206 Edge Hill and Fenny Compton
221 Coventry, Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa and Kenilworth
222 Rugby and Daventry
Summary:
The Oxford Canal Walk is a long distance footpath connecting the cathedral cities of Oxford and Coventry using the continuous canal towpath, passing 43 locks, many bridges, one tunnel and crossing only one road. Significant places visited on the route between Coventry and Oxford are Ansty, Rugby, Braunston, Napton on the Hill, Marston Doles, Wormleighton, Fenny Compton, Cropredy, Banbury, Kings Sutton, Steeple Aston and Kidlington.
Useful Links:
Canal and River Trust
Annierak
Long Distance Walkers Association
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