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Stratford-upon-Avon

Lots of locks to a Historic Town

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Napton to Stratford-Upon-Avon

Hours (Approx.): 53
Locks: 164
Miles: 70
Tunnels: 2
Beautiful cruise to a Historic Town
Visiting Leamington Spa, Warwick and the Shakespearean town of Stratford is an energetic route for those who want to do more than just cruise through beautiful Warwickshire.
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Edstone Aqueduct on the Stratford Canal
Stratford Canal Basin

Napton to Long Itchington

Pick up boat at 2.30pm, have instruction and pass through Calcutt locks on route for Stockton locks. Negotiate the locks and moor below the flight to visit either Blue Lias, Cuttle or Two Boats pubs
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Section Summary: 4 miles, 11 locks and 4 hours cruising

Long Itchington to Warwick

Continue to Warwick via Bascote staircase locks and others.
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Section Summary: 9 miles, 12 locks and 6 & 1/2 hours cruising

Warwick to Lowsonford

A long day with lots of locks, including the famous Hatton flight of 21 wide locks.
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Section Summary: 10 miles, 29 locks and 10 hours cruising

Lowsonford to Stratford-upon-Avon

The final outward leg of your trip to this famous historic town.
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Section Summary: 11 miles, 25 locks and 9 & 1/3 hours cruising

Guidebooks / Maps

South Midlands

Pearson's Guide: South Midlands Companion

With the Warwickshire Ring at its heart, this Canal Companion covers the canal network to the south and east of Birmingham. Routes covered include: Grand Union Canal (Braunston-Birmingham); Birmingham & Fazeley Canal; Coventry Canal; Oxford Canal (Hawkesbury-Napton; Ashby Canal; Worcester & Birmingham Canal (Tardebigge-Birmingham); Trent & Mersey Canal (Derwent Mouth-Fradley) and Stratford upon Avon Canal.

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COMPANY INFO

     
  • Metalacre Ltd. Trading as Napton Narrowboats
  • Registered Office: 16 Great Queen St. Covent Garden, London. WC2B 5AH
  • Company Number: 1‍514826
  • Correspondence Address: Napton Narrowboats, Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire. CV47 8HX