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Napton to Stoke Bruerne

Make your own pace through Braunston, the famous Blisworth Tunnel and the canal centre at Stoke Bruerne on this interesting and varied route.

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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.

we recommend you also check for current stoppages on the CRT website that may affect your choice of route

Napton to Stoke Bruerne

Hours (Approx.): 29
Tunnels: 4
Locks: 26
Quite achievable in a Monday to Friday short break, or if you want a full day at the Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum and more leisurely days,take a full week.
Make your own pace through Braunston, the famous Blisworth Tunnel and the canal centre at Stoke Bruerne on this interesting and varied route.

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 Weedon

Up through Braunston Locks and Tunnel, then down the Buckby Lock Flight to end your day at Weedon
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Section Summary: 10 miles, 13 locks and 6 & 1/2 hours cruising

Weedon to Weedon via Stoke Bruerne

An 'Out and Back' trip today, visiting the historic Stoke Bruerne and it's canal museum before your return trip.
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Section Summary: 22 miles, 0 locks, 1 Tunnel (twice!) and 7 hours cruising.

Weedon to Flecknoe

Today sees you retrace your steps towards Napton
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Section Summary: 12 miles, 13 locks and 7 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

Grand Union Canal, Birmingham to Milton Keynes

Heron Maps: Grand Union Canal, Birmingham to Milton Keynes

Tourist map of the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Milton Keynes at 1:50,000, with an enlarged plan of Birmingham at 1:30,000 and detailed town plans at 1:12,500 and 1:10,000. Includes navigation and historical information, visitor moorings, marinas and boatyards, boat hire centres, facilities for the boat user, shops, post offices and distance markers. Information for the tourist includes tourist information centres, places of interest, pubs, nature reserves, parks, churches, national cycle routes, long distance paths, public toilets and caravan and camp sites.

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Pearsons Oxford & Grand Union Guide

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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  • 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