Section 3 of 8, Oxford Canal Walk
Hillmorton to Lower Shuckburgh
11.5 miles (18.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 542 740. Finish: SP 468 624. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 11 m of climbing and 10 m of descent; highest point 101 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Hillmorton.
- Bus stops
- Landseer Close, 290 m from the start. Directions SP 539 739Mellor Road, 410 m from the start. Directions SP 538 739Kilsby Lane, 500 m from the start. Directions SP 540 735
- Car parks
- Car park, 700 m from the start. Directions SP 536 744Car park, 710 m from the start. Directions SP 538 733Car park, 730 m from the start. Directions SP 541 747
Getting back
The section finishes at Lower Shuckburgh. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 670 m from the finish. Directions SP 465 618Kings Head, 720 m from the finish. Directions SP 464 618
What to expect
Almost all off road.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 1 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Old Royal Oak, Houlton: 0.6 miles in.The Boathouse, Braunston: 6.4 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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