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The Oxford Canal Walk

By Dave Roberts   

on August 27, 2014    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – England, Europe

The Oxford Canal Walk

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

122.67 km

Ascent

460 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

Hazards

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

The Oxford Canal Walk Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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The Oxford Canal Walk

The Oxford Canal Walk is a long distance walk along the Oxford Canal from Coventry to Oxford.

This definitely isn’t taxing, but the 123 km or so it covers means that you’ll need a few days to walk the lot!

More information can be found for the whole route at the following link – Oxford Canal Walk– or for our section from Banbury to Lower Heyford.

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location:

Distance
Ascent
Time
122.67 km 460 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: 

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Mountain Weather

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Recommended Maps

Guidebooks:

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