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Oxford Canal Walking Holiday
Oxford to Banbury
In Southern England and
The Midlands
4 nights and 3 days walking
Oxford Canal Walking Holiday
in Southern England and The Midlands
from Oxford to Banbury
The Oxford Canal is one of England’s most peaceful waterways and the walk on this section of the towpath is a distance of 29 miles which links the cathedral city of Oxford to Banbury.
This is an excellent way to explore the industrial heritage and see the beauty of the North Oxforshire countryside, abundant wildlife and birdlife, as well as picturesque villages and wild flowers. Utilizing the towpath all the way, this predominently level walk passes over some of the canal’s many stone, wooden and iron bridges, through a tunnel and past locks.
The route can be walked in either direction and for those looking for a longer walking holiday it can be linked to a walking holiday on the following routes:
- Thames Path connects at Oxford
- Shakespeares Way connects at Oxford
Our self-guided walking holidays are designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind and can be tailor-made to your own personal requirements.
The routes are clearly way-marked to provide reassurance on your hiking vacation.
We use a selection of guest houses, inns or small hotels with en-suite or private bathroom to ensure you are well rested each night after a busy day hiking and sightseeing. Rest assured that all our accommodation walking holiday providers are hand-picked and offer you that famous British hospitality.
Special diets can be catered for, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free.
We organize the luggage transfer so your bags are at your next accommodation when you arrive. We try to get your bags delivered by 4pm, but this may be delayed due to road conditions.
Let’s Go Walking has developed one of the largest selection of walking holidays.
Our offices are staffed 9am to 9pm during our walking season (March to September) to ensure your walking holiday runs without a hitch.
All our walking holidays are self-guided and you must be a confident map reader and able to navigate from a compass bearing. The weather in the UK and Ireland can change quickly effecting visibility and underfoot conditions. It is important to carry a selection of clothing with you on your hike each day to cope with changing weather conditions. If you are not confident of completing any days walk, do not set out.
This walking holiday in the UK operates March to September and in either direction.
The daily distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of the UK or Ireland. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available.
A deposit of £85 per person is required to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Optional extra days and accommodation upgrades can be added during the booking process online.
Please wait for the confirmation of your holiday before making final travel plans just in case your holiday is not available for your requested date.
Oxford to Banbury
in England UK
5 day itinerary
3 days walking and 4 nights
Suggested Itinerary
| Day 1: | arrive Oxford | |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Oxford | |
| Day 2: | Oxford to Kirtlington | 10 miles |
| Day 3: | Kirtlington to Clifton | 11.5 miles |
| Day 4: | Clifton to Banbury | 7.5 miles |
| Optional Day: | optional extra day in Banbury | |
| Day 15: | depart Banbury |
5 day itinerary 4 nights
| Double or Twin Occupancy | Single Occupancy travelling with others | Solo Traveller |
|
| 2024 | £476 | £712 | £792 |
| 2025 | £476 | £712 | £792 |
All prices subject to change
Extra nights from £64.00 per person
depending on location
Oxford Canal Walking Holiday
Oxford to Banbury
Suggested Tour Duration:
4 nights, 3 days walking
Total Distance:
29 miles/46 kms
Min/max daily distance:
7.5/11.5 miles
Average Daily distance:
10 miles
Grading:
Easy
Features:
Oxford
Thrupp
Banbury
Connects with:
Thames Path
Shakespeares Way
What’s included
in your Oxford Canal Walking Holiday in Southern England and The Midlands
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- OS 1:50,000 map
Optional Extras
for your Oxford Canal Walking Holiday in Southern England and The Midlands
- upgrade to the region’s most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
What’s not included
in your Oxford Canal Walking Holiday in Southern England and The Midlands
- lunches and dinners
- travel insurance
Lunches and Dinners
These are not included.
Evening meals
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation or in the town/village.
Packed lunches
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Holiday Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let’s Go Biking Ltd accepts no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, illness, loss/theft of personal possessions and/or money, and any unforeseen circumstances, especially travel delays.
This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Our telephone Lines are open 7 days a week.
UK +44 (0)1837 880075
or +44 (0)207 193 1252
March to September 9am to 9pm
October to February 9am to 5pm
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New York 5 hours behind UK time:
March to September 4am to 4pm EST
October to February 4am to 12noon EST
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Sydney 10 hours ahead of UK time:
March to September 7pm to 7am EADT
October to February 7pm to 3am EADT
CAN +1 (647) 4786251
Toronto 5 hours behind UK time:
March to September 4am to 4pm EST
October to February 4am to 12noon EST
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Oxford Canal Walking Holiday:
How to get there
- By Plane to Heathrow, Birmingham, Stanstead or Luton Airport where we can arrange transfer to start of the walk
- By Car to Oxford or Banbury where parking is available
- By Train/Bus to Oxford or Banbury
This is an 83 mile walking holiday along the Oxford Canal from Oxford to Coventry.
This is one of our Canal Walking Holidays, one of our Cotswolds and Severn Valley Walking Holidays, and also one of our Southern England Walking Holidays.
Our canal walking holidays in the UK include Grand Union Canal Towpath, Great Glen Way, John Muir Way, Kennet and Avon Canal Towpath, Leeds and Liverpool Canal Towpath and Oxford Canal Towpath.
This is one of our categories of walking holidays.
