Oxford Canal Walk
An 83-mile long-distance path connecting the cathedral cities of Coventry and Oxford by way of the canal linking the two. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SP 332 796
Distance: 83 miles (133 km)
Time: 34–40 hours
Duration: 5–8 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
180 Oxford, Witney and Woodstock
191 Banbury, Bicester and Chipping Norton
206 Edge Hill and Fenny Compton
221 Coventry, Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa and Kenilworth
222 Rugby and Daventry
Summary
The Oxford Canal Walk is a long-distance footpath connecting the cathedral cities of Oxford and Coventry along the continuous canal towpath, passing 43 locks, numerous bridges, one tunnel, and crossing only one road.
Significant places visited on the route between Coventry and Oxford include Ansty, Rugby, Braunston, Napton on the Hill, Marston Doles, Wormleighton, Fenny Compton, Cropredy, Banbury, King’s Sutton, Steeple Aston, and Kidlington.