The Oxford Canal is among the earliest of cuts in the canal age.

Canal boat oxford. The canal boats in the early days were towed by horse moving about two miles per hour Organised by British Waterways and Pennine Cruisers the event is the largest annual meeting of canal boats in the north of England. Oxford Canal River Thames Boat Hire. New and used models for sale.

History of the Oxford Canal. The Oxford Canal is one of the most beautiful and popular canals to take a hire boat holiday. New and used models for sale.

The Oxford Canal is probably the UKs most delightful boating holiday route meandering southwards from the outskirts of Coventry down to our own dreaming spires of Oxford. Of all the places Ive been to in the world this section of the Oxford Canal is among the most beautiful. Hire from Napton and our Oxford canal boat holiday takes you on a relatively busy week down the meandering Oxford Canal which is one of the oldest in the country and beautifully follows the contours of the land.

Im sorry the boat cant be taken off its mooring so its not suitable for anyone who wants to cruise. The Oxford Arms is a ½ mile from the canal in Kirtlington the lane to it is to the left of Pigeon bridge 213. River Thames South Oxford Canal Londons Waterways Below is a selection of Narrowboat routes that we have hand picked to help you decide which holiday you would like to take.

Pleasant for walking along the tow path and wondering who lives in the houseboats - several of them are permanent residents. The canal was originally built to transport coal from the Midlands to the South of England and was for a time one of the countrys most important waterways. Once the main transport route from the midlands to the south of England the canal starts by the River Thames in Oxford and runs for 77 miles mainly through quiet rolling countryside to near Coventry where it connects with the midlands canal system.

The journey begins at the popular Napton narrowboat hire base located at the head of the Oxford Canal. On arrival to your boat our carefully trained staff will let you load your belongings onto your boat and then after a thorough safety and boat handling briefing whilst we keep a respectful distance in line with Government Guidance youre able to be as isolated from the outside world as you wish. The River Thames Englands finest river flows from its source in the heart of the Cotswolds through a rural idyll above Oxford.