The Oxford Canal
is one of England's most peaceful waterways and the walk on the towpath
is a distance of 85 miles which links the cathedral cities of Oxford and
Coventry.
The route can be walked in either direction and for those looking for a
longer walking holiday it can be linked to a walking holiday on
the Thames
Path or the Shakespeares Way.
This is an excellent
way to explore the industrial heritage and see the beauty of the North Oxforshire
countryside, abundant wildlife and birdlife, as well as picturesque villages
and wild flowers. Utilizing the towpath all the way, this predominently
level walk passes over some of the canal's many stone, wooden and iron bridges,
through a tunnel and past 43 locks.
Itineraries
South to North
Oxford Canal 10 day itinerary:
Oxford to Coventry 8 days walking and 9 nights accommodation
£873pp dbl/twin
£1,224pp single occ
£1,314pp solo traveller
All
prices subject to change
Extra nights from £48 per person
per night
Distance:
85 miles Min/Max daily distance:
7.5/13 miles Average daily distance:
10 miles Grading: Easy
Oxford Canal 5 day itinerary:
Oxford to Banbury 3 days walking and 4 nights accommodation
£388pp dbl/twin
£544pp single occ
£584pp solo traveller
All
prices subject to change
Extra nights from £48 per person
per night
Distance:
29 miles Min/Max daily distance:
7.5/11.5 miles Average daily distance:
10 miles Grading: Easy
Oxford Canal 7 day itinerary:
Banbury to Coventry 5 days walking and 6 nights accommodation
£582pp dbl/twin
£816pp single occ
£876pp solo traveller
All
prices subject to change
Extra nights from £48 per person
per night
Distance:
56 miles Min/Max daily distance:
8/13 miles Average daily distance:
11 miles Grading: Easy
What's included
in your Walking Holiday in UK
on the Oxford Canal Towpath:
accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on
a bed and breakfast basis
room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
This walking holiday in the UK operates March to October and in either direction.
The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer
or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point
and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England
or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required
to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional Extras
for your Walking Holiday in UK
on the Oxford Canal Towpath:
upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels,
where available
transfers back to car or station
parking facilities
rest days
inn to inn walks, where available
Holiday
Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let's Go Biking Ltd accepts
no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions
and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
Lunches
and Dinners
These are not included. Evening meals:
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation
or in the town/village. Packed lunches:
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local
store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Telephone Lines are open 7 days a week.
UK +44 (0)1837 880075
or +44 (0)207 193 1252
9am to 9pm US +1 (646) 233-1541 New York 5 hours behind UK time: 4am to 4pm EST AUS +61 (02) 8006 0182 Sydney 10 hours ahead of UK time: 7pm to 7am EADT CAN +1 (647) 4786251 Toronto 5 hours behind UK time: 4am to 4pm EST
How
to get there
By
Plane to Heathrow airport By Car to Oxford where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Oxford