Warwickshire Ring
A guide to the Warwickshire Ring and narrowboat hire on the Warwickshire Ring
The Warwickshire Ring itself:
Cruising Hours: This route consists of 104.372 miles, 120 locks and 5 tunnels. Which will take 9 days, 3 hours and 43 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, 120 locks and 5 tunnels. Which will take 9 days, 3 hours and 43 minutes when travelling for 7 hours per day at our default speeds.
Address: "Braunston, Northamptonshire Hire Base", Bottom Lock, Braunston, Daventry, Northants, NN11 7HJ
Departure Point: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Cruising Hours: This route consists of 195.786 miles, 174 locks and 9 tunnels. Which will take 15 days, 3 hours and 21 minutes when travelling for 7 hours per day at our default speeds.
Address: "Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire Hire Base", Rothschild Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2TF
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.
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Further reading and learning about the Warwickshire Ring
Guides / Offline Canal Maps
Related Nicholson Guide:
Birmingham & the Heart of England - Nicholson Guide No 3
Available at Canal Shop or
on Canal Junction
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
