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The Warwickshire Ring

The Warwickshire Ring can be done in a week but two weeks allows more exploration to be done, places to see like Warwick and Leamington Spa, to explore like the BCN and to detour along like the Statford Canal to Statford upon Avon.


Hatton 21 locks with distinctive paddle gear

Hatton 21 locks with distinctive paddle gear

  • The Coventry Canal from Fazeley Junction runs through what used to be the Warwickshire coalfield down to Coventry, now mainly returned to nature. The lock free Ashby Canal is well worth a detour to spend a peaceful few days.
  • The North Oxford Canal originally had lots of twists and turns but it was shortened by cutting out loops which can still be seen, as can the original Newbold Tunnel. Hillmorton locks were paired to speed passage and they are still very busy.
  • The Grand Union Canal from Braunston through Warwick has a hard climb up 63 locks to get onto the Birmingham plateau. The flight of 21 wide and double locks at Hatton can look very daunting! Explore Warwick and Leamington Spa, and turn at Kingswood Junction to visit Stratford upon Avon.
  • The Birmingham & Fazeley Canal heads out of Birmingham through industrial estates but reaches farmlands after passing the tangle of motorway lanes and feeders near Curdworth. There is a sharp right turn at Fazeley Junction.
The Warwickshire Ring Map

The Warwickshire Ring – Junctions, locks and lengths

bullet  Coventry Canal at Fazeley Junction, 13 locks, 20 miles to …

bullet  Oxford Canal at Hawkesbury Junction, 4 locks, 28 miles to …

bullet  Grand Union Canal at Napton Junction, 63 locks, 38 miles to …

bullet  Birmingham & Fazeley Canal at Salford Junction, 14 locks, 12 miles to Fazeley Junction.

Newbold Tunnel on the North Oxford Canal

Boat Hire from family firms on or around The Warwickshire Ring

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Ashby Canal

Ashby Boat Company Ltd

Ashby Boat Company Ltd.  friendly helpful company located on the tranquil Ashby canal. Their fleet has been inspected by The "Visit Britain Quality Assurance Scheme" Short break /Weekly & Day hire.

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Droitwich Canal

Cafwin Cruisers

Cafwin Cruisers. Inspire romance and indulge in the idyllic waterways of Worcestershire, Warwickshire & Gloucestershire in our luxurious electric hybrid narrowboats, Arthur Owl and Ollie Owl. Please contact us through www.cafwincruises.com or call us on 07900 421388.

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Grand Union Canal

Grand Union Narrowboats

Grand Union Narrowboats. Small family run company. 2,4 & 6 berth four star graded narrowboats for weekly hire on the Grand Union and Oxford canals. Experience the Northamptonshire countryside at its finest.

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Shropshire Union Canal

Napton Narrowboats

From our new base at Autherley Junction, Napton Narrowboats family-run fleet now gives you the widest choice of boats and cruising routes.

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Oxford Canal

Napton Narrowboats

Based at Napton Junction, Napton Narrowboats family-run fleet now gives you the widest choice of boats and routes.

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Oxford Canal

Rose Narrowboats

Rose Narrowboats are a family firm with a fleet of 20 luxury narrowboats for weekly or shortbreak rental in the heart of the Midlands canal system.
On-line brochure here now.

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Oxford Canal

Twyford Wharf Narrow Boats

Twyford Wharf Narrow Boats Ideally situated on the Oxford Canal, just below Banbury at Twyford Wharf.  4-6 berth, well equipped narrowboat available throughout the year.  Expert tuition, ideal family holiday.

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