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| Oxford, Bath, & Bradford on Avon |
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| Oxford |
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| River Thames, Oxford Canal
& London’s Waterways |
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| Cruising Rings: South of England Circuit |
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The obvious choice for the client looking for a Short Break narrowboat holiday from the
hustle and bustle of London or Reading, our base on the Thames is
growing a great reputation!
This slow flowing stretch of the famous river is only 60 minutes
cruise from the South Oxford Canal. Our base is set within a working
Boatyard and Marina, so there’s always plenty going on and lots of
expert tuition on hand.
Take the Upper Thames for a couple of days cruise to Lechlade and
you’ll get the true meaning of relaxation; this idyllic Cotswold town
is totally delightful, and the scenery along the way is stunning.
The centre of Oxford is only 3 hours cruising south of the
base and a great choice for a City Break with your own
floating accommodation!
For the more adventurous, there is a leisurely fortnight’s cruise which
will take you into the heart of London and back, whilst affording
ample time for a couple of days sightseeing, and a return visit or two
to your favourite pub.
Remember there is an additional charge for cruising on the canals
when you set off from Oxford, just call the Booking Team for details
and they can advise you on costs etc.
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| Bradford on Avon |
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Picturesque Cotswold town
The base is set within a marina in the picturesque Cotswold town
of Bradford on Avon and has cruises to suit all levels of experience
and duration.
Heading westward will take you over aqueducts, through bridges
and locks to the World Heritage City of Bath, a gentle day’s cruise
from the base. Here you’ll find oodles of history, the Thermae
Spa, along with plenty of shops and restaurants. For the more
experienced cruisers a week will provide adequate time to cruise
through Bath and onto Bristol, traveling though countryside along
the River Avon.
Head east and on a short break you’ll reach the base of the Caen
Hill flight of 29 locks which rise over 235ft. If you have a little
more time on your hands continue on up the flight of locks to
Devizes, a traditional market town and only a short journey to the
Avebury Stones.
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| Elegant Bath, the River Avon, Kennet &
Avon Canal |
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Cruising from the heart of the World Heritage City of Bath, the base
has access to the delights of the Kennet & Avon Canal and the
River Avon.
Set off westward, and literally 5 minutes cruising will take you to
Visitors Moorings in the very heart of the city. Why not take time
out to soak up all the delights of the history and culture of Bath?
The waterfront is particularly great for the family.
The City of Bristol is westward from the base along the River Avon,
with @ Bristol, Bristol Zoo, SS Great Britain, plus a whole host of
cultural delights -and within easy reach of the base on a
one-week break.
Head eastward and the options are endless. Bradford on Avon (a
great weekend cruise), The Caen Hill Locks, The Vale of the White
Horse and Devizes and back, is a very popular midweek break for
experienced cruisers. Reading offers a fabulous cruise over
a fortnight.
Bath is a fantastic base growing all the more popular with
customers looking for ‘alternative’ accommodation!! |
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Oxford - Suggested Routes
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| Bradford on Avon - Suggested Routes |
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City of Bath - Suggested Routes |
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Please note; The Kennet & Avon has a high number of swivel bridges,
these take additional time to cruise through. The above hours take this
into consideration. |