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South Oxford Canal Short Break

OXFORD & RETURN

Locks: 18  (total)

Cruising Time: Around 20hrs / 3 or 4 night short break

How to Book: Choose the Base Lower Heyford in Oxfordshire and either the weekend or midweek option under Length of Holiday.

A great weekend city break or a more relaxed midweek break, allowing extra time to explore the City of Oxford. This route along the South Oxford Canal is beautifully scenic, through rolling English countryside, until you reach the small city of Oxford.

2022 Lower Heyford route D

26 Miles | 18 Locks | 3 & 4 NIGHT CRUISE | 5 hours per day

Head south on the South Oxford Canal cruising through pretty farmland heading into a deeply wooded stretch, meandering through pretty villages, stopping off at one of the many excellent Oxford Canal pubs.

A short taxi ride from Thrupp is the world famous Blenheim Palace, well worth a visit. Continue cruising down the South Oxford Canal to the moorings close to Isis lock for an easy walk into Oxford– the City of Dreaming Spires. Famous for being the home of one of the most prestigious universities in the world, Oxford hosts many museums, shops, pubs and restaurants to explore.

Turn at the moorings for the return journey back to the base at Lower Heyford.

Oxford spires
Oxford Canal junction sign

Book our Oxford & Return canal boat holiday by using our online Availability Search, or by calling Black Prince on 01527 575 115.

Other routes from this base

Lower Heyford route A

Oxford, Lechlade & Return

76 Miles
36 Locks
1 Week Cruise
5 hours per day
Lower Heyford route B

Hampton Court Palace & Return

204 Miles
84 Locks
2 Week Cruise
5 hours per day
Lower Heyford route C

Oxford, Cropredy & Return

60 Miles
42 Locks
1 Week Cruise
5 hours per day
Lower Heyford route D

Oxford & Return

26 Miles
18 Locks
3 & 4 Night Cruise
5 hours per day
Lower Heyford E

Cropredy & Return

32 Miles
24 Locks
3 & 4 Night Cruise
6 hours per day
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