Enjoying Oxford Canal
The Oxford Canal stretches a distance of 77 miles as it gently meanders from Oxford to the outskirts of Coventry. The canal is one of the most peaceful and scenic in the country.
The Oxford Canal is amongst the earliest of canals created in the UK. It was initially designed by James Brindley, succeeded by Samuel Simcock and Robert Whitworth after Brindley's untimely death in 1772 at the age of 56.
It was opened in sections between 1774 and 1790 with the purpose of bringing coal from the Coventry coalfields to Oxford and the River Thames. Today the waterway is a popular leisure route for boaters, including holiday hire narrowboats, day hire and private leisure boats. Whilst the canal towpath offers walkers and cyclists a car free route through glorious, unspoilt countryside.
The canal is a wonderful way to explore a number of Oxfordshire's picturesque villages and hamlets, with bustling Banbury and the city of Oxford offering a whole variety of attractions and amenities to keep visitors entertained.
The Oxford Canal is amongst the earliest of canals created in the UK. It was initially designed by James Brindley, succeeded by Samuel Simcock and Robert Whitworth after Brindley's untimely death in 1772 at the age of 56.
It was opened in sections between 1774 and 1790 with the purpose of bringing coal from the Coventry coalfields to Oxford and the River Thames. Today the waterway is a popular leisure route for boaters, including holiday hire narrowboats, day hire and private leisure boats. Whilst the canal towpath offers walkers and cyclists a car free route through glorious, unspoilt countryside.
The canal is a wonderful way to explore a number of Oxfordshire's picturesque villages and hamlets, with bustling Banbury and the city of Oxford offering a whole variety of attractions and amenities to keep visitors entertained.
For more information about the Oxford Canal, its history and how you can enjoy it today visit www.waterscape.com and download a guide for visitors.
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