Lots of locks to a Historic Town
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Napton-on-the-hill, the home village of Napton Narrowboats.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bottom of the Napton Locks, Click for Route Map.
The Kings Head is ideally situated on the A425 between Southam and Daventry.
It is just a 5 minute walk from Napton Narrowboats
Pub dining times
Mon to Thursday 12.00 noon to 2.00pm
Mon to Thurs - eve 6.00pm to10.00pm
Fri to Sat 12.00 noon to 10.00pm
Sunday 12.00 noon to 8.00pm
Reservations highly recommended. Please call 01926 812202.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 109, Click for Route Map.
Including a Post Office, and offering a range of local produce. Includes a cafe.
Napton Village Stores is owned and run by a local family, acquired in January 2014, offering a friendly welcome to local regulars and visitors to the village alike. The store itself had a complete refresh and the ‘Napton Kitchen’ was introduced – a home from home place to enjoy a hot drink and a wealth of homemade foods to eat in or take away. Our deli fridge will tempt you daily and we also offer outside catering – we can bring the Napton Kitchen to your home or office.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Folly Lane Bridge, Click for Route Map.
Craft Cider & Perry
Napton Cidery is an award-winning, family-run craft cidery based in Warwickshire. Buy our selection of naturally vegan & gluten-free ciders & perry online. Learn more about our unique cider tour & tasting experiences, around Warwickshire, Coventry & Birmingham.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bottom of Napton Locks, Click for Route Map.
The Folly Inn, Napton is a family and dog friendly, warm, local pub with excellent homemade food.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bottom of Napton Locks, Click for Route Map.
Canalside pub & restaurant above Stockton Locks.
Food served Wednesday to Sunday
The Blue Lias Inn has been owned by the Stafford Family since 1984. Known for it's great beer, beautiful garden alongside the Grand Union Canal and Christmas decorations that would put Lapland to shame, the Pub is still going strong over 37 years later.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 23, Click for Route Map.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: two boats public house, Click for Route Map.
At The Two Boats you can enjoy a great selection of real ales, fine wines, bottled and draft beers.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 25, Click for Route Map.
Canalside pub with large garden
Pub & Restaurant in Long Itchington.
'Cinnamon Arch' also offer their delicious Indian food at the Duck on the Pond, to dine in as well as takeaways.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 25 - 1/2 mile walk, Click for Route Map.
A Family friendly village pub offering a warm welcome a wide selection of drinks
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 25 - 1/2 mile walk, Click for Route Map.
Village inn serving real ales and pub grub including locally sourced steaks in its small restaurant.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 25 - 1/2 mile walk, Click for Route Map.
Pub in Long Itchington
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 26A, Click for Route Map.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 25/26/26A, Click for Route Map.
Village shop for food & drink
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 25, Click for Route Map.
A short walk from the Canal, this village makes a nice stop off for the night.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 34, Click for Route Map.
The White Lion is a smart, historic country pub in the village of Radford Semele
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 34, Click for Route Map.
29-31 Lewis Rd, Radford Semele, Semele
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 34, Click for Route Map.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 27, Click for Route Map.
"A local pub like no other". The Fusilier is a fantastic traditional pub situated right at the heart of the local Sydenham community in Leamington Spa.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 37, Click for Route Map.
A Small cluster of Takeaways & a convenience store & post office within a stone's throw of the canal. Chinese, Indian, and Fish & Chips
Royal Leamington Spa is a beautiful town located in the heart of Warwickshire.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 40, Click for Route Map.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 40, Click for Route Map.
Large supermarket a short walk from the canal
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Towpath moorings outside, Click for Route Map.
Large Supermarket
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 43, Click for Route Map.
Canalside supermarket
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Canalside from Towpath, Click for Route Map.
Stylishly revamped pub by the canal, with real ales and a Modern British menu, plus outside tables.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 43, Click for Route Map.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 40, Click for Route Map.
Supermarket near the canal
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 46, Click for Route Map.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bridge 51, Click for Route Map.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Cape Moorings, Click for Route Map.
A flight of 21 locks spread over less than 2 miles. One of the well known historical features of the canal system, often known as the "Stairway to Heaven"
A dog-friendly historic 18th-century pub, an old coaching inn, overlooks the Hatton locks with amazing views from the spacious beer garden and outdoor dining terrace.
Inside, you’ll find cosy corners with a warm fire in winter, and larger spaces perfect for special occasions.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Footpath from canal bridge 4 locks down, Click for Route Map.
Canal tunnel under Shrewley village, unusual in having one tunnel for the boat, and a separate, higher tunnel for the horse!
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: The Canal!, Click for Route Map.
A country pub located in the picturesque village of Rowington alongside the Grand Union canal.
This stunning pub run by Chris & Charlie, has a passion for serving good, fresh, homemade food, which is locally sourced from local suppliers & farms.
Tom O’ The Wood is a dog friendly pub, that caters for all.
The junction of the Grand Union and Stratford-upon-Avon canals. Turn south here for Stratford. 9 more locks (single this time) will take you to Lowsonford
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: The Canal!, Click for Route Map.
A small village in Warwickshire, home to the Fleur de Lys pub, making a nice nightime stop.
Location: On Google Maps
This quaint, white-washed rustic, oak-beamed inn has an open fire and a peaceful, canalside garden. Dog friendly, family friendly & famous for its award-winning pies.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: 'New Road' bridge, Click for Route Map.
A village in mid-western Warwickshire, about 20 miles (32 km) from Birmingham and about 6.5 miles (10 km) north of Stratford-upon-Avon. The older part of the village straddling the A3400 is designated as a Conservation Area because of its open, rural character and many historic buildings.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Wootton Wawen Aqueduct, Click for Route Map.
A canalside pub in Wootton Wawen, serving great food with stunning waterside views
Handy shop 10 minutes walk from the canal, open every day.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Wootton Wawen Aqueduct, Click for Route Map.
Exquisite, authentic Thai cuisine & the service you deserve, in a delightful, old-world heritage pub.
With great ales, drafts, crafts & wine, as well as some of your Great British pub grub favourites.
Online booking available
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Wootton Wawen Aqueduct, Click for Route Map.
At 475 feet (145 m), Edstone is the longest cast iron aqueduct in England. The towpath is set level with the base of the trough, which is a somewhat unusual design feature and makes for an interesting viewpoint of the boats crossing the valley.
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Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Boating over the top of it.., Click for Route Map.
The town is a popular tourist destination owing to its status as birthplace of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare. The Royal Shakespeare Company resides in Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Theatre, one of Britain's most important cultural venues.
There are lots of shops, pubs, restaurants and takeaways in town.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bancroft Basin, Click for Route Map.
Half-timbered shrine to the Bard, with memorabilia, period furnishings and changing exhibitions.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bancroft Basin, Click for Route Map.
The main venue in Stratford-upon-Avon for the performance of Shakespeare's (an other's) plays. Home of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Location: On Google Maps
Best Access From: Bancroft Basin, Click for Route Map.
With the Warwickshire Ring at its heart, this Canal Companion covers the canal network to the south and east of Birmingham. Routes covered include: Grand Union Canal (Braunston-Birmingham); Birmingham & Fazeley Canal; Coventry Canal; Oxford Canal (Hawkesbury-Napton; Ashby Canal; Worcester & Birmingham Canal (Tardebigge-Birmingham); Trent & Mersey Canal (Derwent Mouth-Fradley) and Stratford upon Avon Canal.
