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If you want to cycle along the towpath, a free permit is Your guide to travelling the Cycling from the needed which can be obtained from either www.waterscape.com or from Tourist Information Walks from the Canal Line Oxford Canal Line Centre. Although cycling the towpath is allowed with a permit, Bicycles can be carried free of charge on all First Great the towpath is not primarily intended as a cycle path. Most of waymarks to guide you on your way. To introduce you to Western trains between Oxford and Banbury that call at the towpath is unsurfaced and can become muddy, uneven and Using the Oxford Canal Line to get into the the area we have included details of some of the walks in 1 , Heyford and Kings Sutton. There are some restrictions slippery during wet weather. Some sections can also become heart of the countryside is easy with a series of this leaflet. for taking bicycles on other parts of the rail network, flooded and impassable during prolonged wet weather. walks from stations along the line. For the from Oxford to Banbury 2 particularly at peak times – for further information see There are many other paths waiting to be explored. www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk/cycles or call 08457 000 125. more enthusiastic walker, there is the 77-mile Pathfinder maps (1:25,000 scale) show This leaflet aims to provide you with a guide to Alternatively, bicycles can be hired from Walking the Oxford Canal Walk from Oxford to . public footpaths and bridleways, sheets 25 (Chilterns and who are located adjacent to Heyford rail Thames Valley) and 33 (Shakespeare Country) cover the the attractions that can be enjoyed along the Wherever you choose to walk along the station. For further information visit www.oxfordshire- Oxford Canal Oxford Canal, you have the opportunity to see route of the canal, as does Landranger series map sheet Oxford Canal Line as it travels between Oxford narrowboats.co.uk or call 01869 340348. 164. Remember to follow the Countryside Code. A walk along the Oxford Canal towpath is an excellent abundant wildlife and birdlife, as well as and Banbury through the countryside of north There are lots of quiet roads in the area linking up The Ramblers Association has helped put together a way to see the beauty of the North Oxfordshire picturesque villages, wild flowers and the Oxfordshire. It includes details of a variety of picturesque villages and attractions including House countryside. Almost the entire length of the canal between number of walks along the canal, and more details of these walks and cycle rides along the Oxford Canal & Gardens and . Banbury and / Oxford travels through peaceful outstandingly beautiful countryside. can be found on the website www.waterscape.com/canals-and-rivers/oxford-canal that allow you to explore places of interest and open countryside along the Valley, which the To suit everyone’s ability, there are long-distance and canal shares with the Cherwell and the railway line. shorter self-guided walks that all have clear signposts or see outstanding views. 4 There are many locks along the canal which are busy with boaters during the summer months. A number of picturesque villages can be seen in the distance from the towpath and are usually just a short walk away. Stop for a Cherwell Valley Walks picnic on the towpath or take a walk to one of the nearby for refreshments and food (see overleaf). The Cherwell Valley Walks offer you a wide choice of rural Full details of the walks are contained in the The terrain along and surrounding the Oxford Canal rambles through the heart of the , where Cherwell Circular Walks leaflet number 5, is generally undemanding and not hilly, but as with all the historic Oxford Canal parallels the beautiful River which is produced by Cherwell District Somerton paths, some areas could be muddy and slippery after 3 Cherwell for much of its length. The main start and finish Council and available to download from rain and there could be seasonal vegetation such as point is Heyford Station, which is adjacent to Heyford www.cherwell.gov.uk/circularwalks. If you like walking, cycling, boating or even shopping, there is grass and nettles on the route as well. There may also Wharf where there is a village shop and Kizzies bistro. so much to see and do along the Oxford Canal. For further be a number of stiles or kissing gates on the paths. Make The leaflet contains details of a long 14 mile information about the activities and places along the 4 sure you are prepared by wearing appropriate clothing, walk which can be shortened to 7 miles, and Oxford Canal, please visit the British Waterways website at taking refreshments and a charged mobile phone with you Somerton also details of the Heyfords Circular Walk Allen’s www.waterscape.com or www.visitnorthoxfordshire.com and making sure people know where you are. which is a 2 mile walk devised by Lower for more local information. Heyford Parish Council. St Mary's Church, Banbury We hope you’ll soon be enjoying the delights along the The routes are waymarked throughout but we Oxford Canal between Oxford and , and you are Key to main map recommend taking a copy of the leaflet which contains assured of a warm welcome wherever you go. detailed route instructions and maps. Attractions 5 A Battle of Cropredy (1644) Banbury Tourist B History 1 C Castle ruins Key Information Centre D and Gardens The Oxford Canal is one of 's most peaceful E Blenheim Palace Cherwell Valley Walk Castle Quay Shopping Centre, 10 7 waterways, running lazily through the countryside from F Oxfordshire Museum Heyfords Circualr Walk 13 6 Oxford to the outskirts of Coventry, a distance of 77 miles. Spiceball Park Road, Banbury It was granted Royal assent in 1769 and was built by the Tel: 01295 259855 Walks famous engineer to link the industry www.visitnorthoxfordshire.com heartland of the with via the River Email: [email protected] 1 Circular Walk and Salt Way Nature Trail 3 miles Tickets on sale for local events 2 Banbury Fringe Walk 10 miles Thames. But it was superseded soon after construction by Station to Station Accommodation booking service available 3 Cherwell Valley Walks and Heyfords Village Trail 3.5 - 14 miles the more direct - now the Grand Local gifts, crafts, books on sale 6 Cropredy Battlefield Circular Walk and Village Trail 4.5 miles . Local maps & walks information on sale 7 Deddington Circular Walks 5.5 or 6.5 miles Walk the canal towpath between Tackley and Heyford Gardiner 8 11 Circular Walk and Village Trail 3.5 miles The Oxford Canal escaped large-scale development and Arms 12 K Kidlington 3.5 miles the southern section, opened in 1790, is particularly Further details of walks 1 to 11 can be found at Make the most of travelling by train by walking from station to This walk can be enjoyed in either direction. Starting at charming and remains largely unaltered. Whilst the coming • www.cherwell.gov.uk/circularwalks. Details of the Kidlington walk station - no need to walk back to your starting point! The Heyford station, leave the station from Platform 2 and of the railways in the 1840’s and the gradual decline in can be found at http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/kidlingtonwalk Oxford Canal is about one mile from Tackley station and is turn right. From Pigeon Lock Tackley station is signposted commercial traffic almost caused the canal to close, its 9 adjacent to Heyford Station. This walk is about 4.5 miles long. with cycle route signs: Refreshments can be future was secured by committed supporters and today it Boat Hire Directions: purchased from Tackley village shop which is a few is a great place to enjoy a range of leisure pursuits 1 Oxfordshire Narrowboats (Heyford) minutes away from the station, or the Gardiner Arms including walking, boating and angling in the scenic 2 Oxfordshire Narrowboats (Thrupp) •At Tackley station you’ll see a large sign pointing towards which is about 10 minutes away. countryside of north Oxfordshire. 2 3 College Cruisers “Oxford Canal Walk” next to the railway crossing (if 11 4 Tooleys Boatyard you’ve got off a train from Oxford you’ll need to cross the National Cycle Network railway here taking extreme care). Follow the path away from the station and village. Rousham Gardens Oxford Canal Walk •After about half a mile you’ll reach a junction. Turn left here (signposted towards ). Public House Numbers •Follow the path for about half a mile and you’ll arrive at refer to pub guide overleaf Pigeon Lock on the Oxford Canal. Turn left and follow the The Canal Tourist Information towpath. Boat Hire Partnership •After about 3.5 miles of walking the towpath you’ll arrive Bike Hire The North Oxford Canal Partnership brings together at Heyford Wharf alongside Heyford station. There is a Oxfordshire County Council, British Waterways, First Locks shop selling refreshments, or why not relax alongside the 3 Great Western, Cherwell and District canal with a cream tea from Kizzies bistro while you wait Councils and Oxfordshire Narrowboats. It aims to get for your return train? more people to visit and stay in north Oxfordshire by promoting easy access to the Oxford Canal as a tourist and leisure destination, with an emphasis on linking activities and walking and cycling opportunities with the local train service.

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house with fine contemporary furniture. furniture. contemporary fine with house

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with excellent with town market is just five miles north of Banbury on the Oxford Canal. Oxford the on Banbury of north miles five just is

lunchtime and evenings except Sunday evenings and all day Monday. day all and evenings Sunday except evenings and lunchtime

and restaurants. This is a thriving a is This restaurants. and Battle in 1644, and home of the annual music festival, which festival, music annual the of home and 1644, in Battle

Best. Garden very popular in sunny weather, no under 10’s. Food available Food 10’s. under no weather, sunny in popular very Garden Best.

www.camra.org.uk/joinus usually held in March. March. in held usually

experience with over 80 shops 80 over with experience

and Cropredy, the famous scene of a English Civil War Civil English a of scene famous the Cropredy, and Your guide to travelling the Small cosy freehouse with a warm welcome, selling 4 real ales including Hooky including ales real 4 selling welcome, warm a with freehouse cosy Small

drinks industry. For more information and how to join CAMRA go to go CAMRA join to how and information more For industry. drinks

also an annual literary festival literary annual an also

friendly and relaxed shopping relaxed and friendly way, from Thrupp and Kirtlington in the south to Somerton to south the in Kirtlington and Thrupp from way,

1.5 miles from the canal - Tel: 01869 343257 01869 Tel: - canal the from miles 1.5

well as acting as the consumer's champion in relation to the UK and European beer and beer European and UK the to relation in champion consumer's the as acting as well

around the world, and there is there and world, the around

Oxford Canal and provides a provides and Canal Oxford There are many other smaller villages to explore along the along explore to villages smaller other many are There Horse & Groom – Caulcott (7) Caulcott – Groom & Horse

successful consumer group in Europe. CAMRA promotes good-quality real ale and pubs, as pubs, and ale real good-quality promotes CAMRA Europe. in group consumer successful Oxford Canal

that draws performers from performers draws that voluntary organisation with over 90,000 members and have been described as the most the as described been have and members 90,000 over with organisation voluntary historic castle, is alongside the alongside is castle, historic

makes Banbury an ideal destination for any visit to the area. the to visit any for destination ideal an Banbury makes

large garden is well used in summer. in used well is garden large CAMRA campaigns for real ale, real pubs and consumer rights. We are an independent, an are We rights. consumer and pubs real ale, real for campaigns CAMRA during the summer months summer the during

built on the site of Banbury’s of site the on built

ever changing range of ales. Food is available lunchtime & evenings. The evenings. & lunchtime available is Food ales. of range changing ever such as the Unicorn and the Olde Reindeer Inn. All of this of All Inn. Reindeer Olde the and Unicorn the as such

annual classical music festival music classical annual

by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Ale Real for Campaign the by

Castle Quay Shopping Centre, Shopping Quay Castle

A large multi-roomed pub at the village centre. 4 handpumps dispense an dispense handpumps 4 centre. village the at pub multi-roomed large A

cafes, restaurants and bars, including several old coaching inns coaching old several including bars, and restaurants cafes,

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Tuns. The village holds an holds village The Tuns.

¼ mile from the canal - Tel: 01869 347176 01869 Tel: - canal the from mile ¼

lock. leisure and shopping facilities, as well as an extensive range of range extensive an as well as facilities, shopping and leisure

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Butchers Arms, The White The Arms, Butchers licensed offering a wide variety of bottled ales. For opening times call times opening For ales. bottled of variety wide a offering licensed

often be seen moored up or up moored seen be often

evenings all week. all evenings

A relaxed canalside bistro serving breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Fully tea. afternoon and lunch breakfast, serving bistro canalside relaxed A three pubs - The 18th-Century The - pubs three

RAF base. Selling up to 3 real ales, with food available lunchtimes and lunchtimes available food with ales, real 3 to up Selling base. RAF

basin, and narrowboats can narrowboats and basin,

Alongside the canal - Tel: 01869 340348 01869 Tel: - canal the Alongside 662AD. The village also has also village The 662AD.

This large Fullers pub sits at the end of the runway at the now defunct now the at runway the of end the at sits pub Fullers large This

with its own lock and canal and lock own its with

Kizzies – Heyford Wharf (13) Wharf Heyford – Kizzies the church dates back to back dates church the

0.35 miles from the canal - Tel: 01869 232300 01869 Tel: - canal the from miles 0.35

through the centre of the town, the of centre the through

skyline and the oldest part of part oldest the and skyline

Barley Mow – Upper Heyford (5) Heyford Upper – Mow Barley garden is well used in good weather.. good in used well is garden

working dry- in the country. The Oxford Canal passes Canal Oxford The country. the in dry-dock working

St Paul Church dominates the dominates Church Paul St

Monday, with snacks also available all day Friday & Saturday. Pleasant Saturday. & Friday day all available also snacks with Monday,

children and dogs are most welcome. most are dogs and children Boatyard dating back over 200 years and the oldest the and years 200 over back dating Boatyard

including a guest ale. Food available lunchtime and evenings, except evenings, and lunchtime available Food ale. guest a including accommodation. The 198 feet tall spire of St Peter and Peter St of spire tall feet 198 The accommodation.

and evenings with 6 en-suite letting rooms. With a large pleasant garden pleasant large a With rooms. letting en-suite 6 with evenings and

Church, the modern Banbury Museum and Tooley’s and Museum Banbury modern the Church,

A large Greene King pub in the centre of the village selling 3 real ales, real 3 selling village the of centre the in pub King Greene large A

some converted into bed & breakfast and hotel and breakfast & bed into converted some 17th century freehouse selling up to 5 real ales. Food available lunchtime available Food ales. real 5 to up selling freehouse century 17th

interesting places to visit are the 17th century St Mary’s St century 17th the are visit to places interesting

1.5 miles from the canal – Tel: 01869 331266 01869 Tel: – canal the from miles 1.5

16th and 17th-Century houses and cottages still stand, still cottages and houses 17th-Century and 16th

½ mile from the canal - Tel: 01869 338534 01869 Tel: - canal the from mile ½

Gardiner Arms – Tackley (12) Tackley – Arms Gardiner White Horse’ was unveiled in 2005. Among the many the Among 2005. in unveiled was Horse’ White

and Oxfordshire. Set around the village green, many green, village the around Set Oxfordshire. and Duke of Cumberland’s Head – Clifton (4) Clifton – Head Cumberland’s of Duke

An impressive bronze statue of the ‘Fyne Lady upon a upon Lady ‘Fyne the of statue bronze impressive An

and thatched cottages on the border of of border the on cottages thatched and by the canal in summer, or inside by the fire in winter. in fire the by inside or summer, in canal the by

evening. Accomodation also available. also Accomodation evening.

An attractive canalside pub with a range of beers and food. Enjoy a drink a Enjoy food. and beers of range a with pub canalside attractive An

King's Sutton is a quaint little village of tree-lined streets tree-lined of village little quaint a is Sutton King's protected as a reminder of the past. the of reminder a as protected

including Hooky Best. Food available lunchtime & evenings except Sunday except evenings & lunchtime available Food Best. Hooky including

Alongside the canal - Tel: 01865 377800 01865 Tel: - canal the Alongside

Heyford, where many of the cold war buildings remain buildings war cold the of many where Heyford, Large ivy covered pub dating to the 1850’s. Serving two real ales always ales real two Serving 1850’s. the to dating pub covered ivy Large

The Jolly Boatman – Thrupp (11) Thrupp – Boatman Jolly The

Heyford. Nearby is the former military airbase at Upper at airbase military former the is Nearby Heyford. 40 yards from canal – Tel: 01869 338288 01869 Tel: – canal from yards 40

The Great Western Arms – Wharf (3) Wharf Aynho – Arms Western Great The Bell Inn in Lower Heyford and The Barley Mow in Upper in Mow Barley The and Heyford Lower in Inn Bell TV, pool table and chess. and table pool TV,

and food is available lunchtimes & evenings every day. The pub has satellite has pub The day. every evenings & lunchtimes available is food and

centre of Lower Heyford. There are two village pubs - The - pubs village two are There Heyford. Lower of centre

outside for warmer months. warmer for outside

century selling 2 real ales. The large garden is popular in good weather good in popular is garden large The ales. real 2 selling century

available. The 12th century St Mary’s Church sits in the in sits Church Mary’s St century 12th The available. or three changing guest ales from a comprehensive list. There is ample seating ample is There list. comprehensive a from ales guest changing three or

Single room pub, opposite the village shop, dating from the mid 19th mid the from dating shop, village the opposite pub, room Single

has recently been refurbished and offers an excellent menu, and it features two features it and menu, excellent an offers and refurbished been recently has

summer months. Bed & breakfast accommodation is accommodation breakfast & Bed months. summer

¾ miles from the canal - Tel: 01869 340307 01869 Tel: - canal the from miles ¾

This two roomed popular pub features a separate bar and dining area. The pub The area. dining and bar separate a features pub popular roomed two This

narrowboats for holidays and day trips during the during trips day and holidays for narrowboats

White Lion – Steeple Aston (10) Aston Steeple – Lion White

400 yards from canal – Tel: 01295 750244 01295 Tel: – canal from yards 400

remains a firm favourite with tourists arriving to hire canal hire to arriving tourists with favourite firm a remains

) Brasenose Arms – Cropredy (2 Cropredy – Arms Brasenose

Tuesday and evenings except Sunday. There are 3 moorings available for hire. for available moorings 3 are There Sunday. except evenings and Tuesday

Heyford Wharf is still a proper working boatyard and boatyard working proper a still is Wharf Heyford

Canalfest is held at the end of summer. Food is served lunchtimes except lunchtimes served is Food summer. of end the at held is Canalfest

guest ales. The ‘Prides’ restaurant is popular with diners. with popular is restaurant ‘Prides’ The ales. guest opened at Lower Heyford. The highly picturesque highly The Heyford. Lower at opened

Popular canal side pub selling 2 constantly changing real ales. Their annual Their ales. real changing constantly 2 selling pub side canal Popular

winter, are served off the bar where two of three handpumps dispense changing dispense handpumps three of two where bar the off served are winter,

major wharf to handle from the Midlands was Midlands the from coal handle to wharf major

10 yards from the canal - Tel: 01869 331373 01869 Tel: - canal the from yards 10

locals, walkers and boaters alike. Four rooms, two with heated by log fires in fires log by heated with two rooms, Four alike. boaters and walkers locals,

goods travelling between Oxford and Coventry and a and Coventry and Oxford between travelling goods

Rock of Gibraltar – Wharf (9) Wharf Enslow – Gibraltar of Rock A warm welcome awaits at this cosy thatched village pub which is beloved by beloved is which pub village thatched cosy this at awaits welcome warm A from Oxford to Banbury

nursery rhyme based on the famous Banbury Cross. Cross. Banbury famous the on based rhyme nursery Soon after the canal opened it became a highway for highway a became it opened canal the after Soon

50 yards from canal – Tel: 01295 750224 01295 Tel: – canal from yards 50

is well used in good weather. good in used well is

famous for its Banbury Cakes and the ‘Ride a Cock Horse’ Cock a ‘Ride the and Cakes Banbury its for famous twelve miles south of Banbury near the Oxford Canal. Oxford the near Banbury of south miles twelve

Red Lion – Cropredy (1) Cropredy – Lion Red ales. Food available lunchtime and evenings and the pleasant patio garden patio pleasant the and evenings and lunchtime available Food ales.

Banbury is the most northerly town in Oxfordshire and Oxfordshire in town northerly most the is Banbury The Heyfords are two small and peaceful villages situated villages peaceful and small two are Heyfords The A smart gastro pub on the main road through the village, selling 2 real 2 selling village, the through road main the on pub gastro smart A

King’s Sutton King’s Banbury Pub Guide Guide Pub The Heyfords The T 0.8 miles from the canal - Tel: 01869 350208 01869 Tel: - canal the from miles 0.8

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