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Warwickshire Ring Canal Boat Holidays
A guide to the Warwickshire Ring and narrowboat hire on the Warwickshire Ring
Please note that these route pages are a work in progress. The figures below indicate route length; however, not all locks and bridges are included currently, so the time required may be underestimated.
The Warwickshire Ring itself:
Cruising Hours: This route consists of 104.372 miles, 118 locks, 7 movable bridges and 5 tunnels. Which will take 9 days, 3 hours and 16 minutes when travelling for 7 hours per day at our default speeds.
Departure Point: Braunston, Northamptonshire
Cruising Hours: This route consists of 104.372 miles, 118 locks, 7 movable bridges and 5 tunnels. Which will take 9 days, 3 hours and 16 minutes when travelling for 7 hours per day at our default speeds.
Departure Point: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Cruising Hours: This route consists of 195.786 miles, 172 locks, 7 movable bridges and 9 tunnels. Which will take 15 days, 2 hours and 54 minutes when travelling for 7 hours per day at our default speeds.
The Warwickshire Ring takes in Birmingham & Fazeley, Coventry, Grand Union and Oxford Canal. Despite its proximity to the bustling centre of Birmingham, this cruising ring manages somehow to retain its rural character for most of the time. Rich pasture, ancient meadows and former coalfields are a constant companion on your journey around the Warwickshire Ring. Highlights include the ‘Staircase to Heaven’, consisting of 21 locks that lift you up 146 feet, and Nuneaton, the birthplace of author George Elliot. The Warwickshire Ring is truly special and is perfect for everyone who enjoys cultural highlights and slow cruising amongst the English countryside.
Places of interest on the Warwickshire Ring
Places to visit & highlights on the canal itself
Lock 46, Hatton Locks. Grand Union Canal
Hillmorton Locks
Lapworth Museum
Jephson Gardens
Lapworth Museum of Geology
Hillmorton Middle Lock
Park
Victoria Park Tennis Courts
Sutton Stop, Hawkesbury
Stratford Upon Avon Sushi
Victoria Park
Victoria Park
Peace Gardens
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Bham and Fazely Canal
Gas Hall
Grand Union Canal
Oxford Canal
Birmingham Convention Quarter
Canal Side
Top Rated Pubs And Restaurants On to Near the Canal
Stratford Upon Avon Sushi
Itihaas
Hatton Locks Cafe
Pitcher & Piano
Canalside Cafe
The Gongoozler's rest
Rosies
The Greyhound Inn
Blue Bell Brew House
Hatton Locks Cafe
Boat Inn Birdingbury Wharf
The Two Boats Inn
The Wolf
Attic Brew Co
Indian Brewery
Cape of Good Hope
Saint Caffe
The Blue Lias
Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill
The Shakespeare
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Further reading and learning about the Warwickshire Ring
Guides
Videos
Useful youtube videos covering some or all of this route.
Please note: These are independent youtube video, and not affiliated with or endorsing our business Roam&Roost Canal Boat Holidays
Hire Boats for the Warwickshire Ring.
Below you'll see the available hire narrowboats for this route.
Not sure if the Warwickshire Ring is for you?
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