Section 4 of 8, Oxford Canal Walk
Lower Shuckburgh to Stoneton
7.2 miles (11.6 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: SP 468 624. Finish: SP 454 547. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 19 m of climbing and 2 m of descent; highest point 116 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Lower Shuckburgh.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 670 m from the start. Directions SP 465 618Kings Head, 720 m from the start. Directions SP 464 618
- Car parks
- Napton Reservoir (free), 670 m from the start. Directions SP 465 630Car park, 730 m from the start. Directions SP 464 618
Getting back
The section finishes at Stoneton.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Church Close, 1.4 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Almost all off road.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 11 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- The Folly, Napton on the Hill: 2 miles in. Food, seats outside.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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