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Ashby Canal

A wonderful rural and practically lock-free route. Ideal for the less energetic or first timers.

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These route suggestions are offered in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. It is up to you to decide on your own stops and to ensure you return to the base at the agreed time.

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Napton to Snarestone (Ashby Canal)

Hours (Approx.): 43
Locks: 8
Tunnels: 2
Miles: 103
Easy, almost lock-free route
A wonderful rural and practically lock-free route. Ideal for the less energetic or first timers.

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 Brinklow

Head north and pass through the historic town of Rugby on your way to tonight's mooring.
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Section Summary: 15 miles, 3 locks and 6 and & 1/2 hours cruising

Brinklow to Hinckley

Continue on the Oxford canal, before briefly joining the Coventry canal at Sutton Stop, then turn onto the Ashby canal
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Section Summary: 16 miles, 1 lock and 7 hours boating

Hinckley to Snarestone

Today sees you reach the end of the Ashby canal, before turning and heading back tomorrow
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Section Summary: 16 miles, 0 locks and 6 hours cruising

Snarestone to Bulkington

A longer day today as you head back to base
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Section Summary: 20 miles, 0 locks and 8 hours cruising

Bulkington to Newbold

Back onto the Coventry and then Oxford canals today as you continue your journey back to Napton Marina
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Section Summary: 16 miles, 1 lock and 6 & 1/2 hours cruising

Newbold to Flecknoe

Your last full day, passing through Rugby and the historic canal village of Braunston, before retracing your steps back towards Napton.
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Section Summary: 13 miles, 3 locks, 6 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

Oxford to Hawkesbury Junction

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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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