Napton to Rugby

6 Locks, 4 days. The North Oxford Canal is largely lock free, although there are 3 pairs of single locks at Hillmorton, just before Rugby. The route offers variety of both countryside and town.

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Oxford Canal - Napton to Rugby

Locks: 6
Hours (Approx.): 13
Miles: 30
The North Oxford Canal is largely lock free, although there are 3 pairs of single locks at Hillmorton, just before Rugby. The route offers variety of both countryside and town.

Napton Marina to Braunston

Pick up boat at 2.30pm, have instruction and proceed to Braunston where you can moor for the night and visit one of the excellent pubs in the village
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Section Summary: 5 miles, 0 locks and 2 Hours Cruising

Braunston to Rugby

Turn at Braunston Marina and head north past Braunston Junction. Continue towards Rugby, operating the locks at Hillmorton. Moor on the visitor moorings at Rugby and take a bus into the town if you wish.
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Section Summary: 10 miles, 3 locks and 5 hours Cruising

Rugby to Flecknoe

Retrace your steps back towards Napton on your last full day.
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Section Summary: 10 miles, 3 locks and 5 hours Cruising

Flecknoe to Napton Marina

A short stretch that is ideal for your last morning of your trip. Allow an hour to ensure you arrive back in time
Section Summary: 3 miles, 0 locks, 1 hour cruising

Guidebooks / Maps

Heron Maps: Oxford to Hawkesbury Junction and to Coventry Basin

Tourist map of the Oxford Canal and from Hawkesbury Junction to Coventry Basin at 1:50,000, with detailed town plans at 1:12,500. Includes navigation and historical information, visitor moorings, marinas and boatyards

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Pearson's Guide: Oxford & Grand Union Companion

The Ninth Edition of the Oxford & Grand Union Canal Companion has been extended to an unprecedented 176 pages. Routes covered include the hugely picturesque and justifiably popular Oxford Canal between Hawkesbury Junction (on the outskirts of Coventry) and the University City of Oxford; the whole of the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to London (Brentford/Paddington) including its branches to Northampton, Aylesbury, Wendover (under restoration) and Slough; the Regent's Canal (with large scale mapping to do justice to central London) between Paddington and Limehouse; and the complete Leicester Section of the Grand Union Canal, including the arms to Welford and Market Harborough.

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