Oxford & Grand Union Canal (Pearson)
£14.95
This Canal Companion covers the Oxford Canal from the Thames to Hawkesbury Junction, the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to London and the Leicester Section, and the Regent’s Canal.
Three quarters of a century ago a disparate band of determined individuals successfully campaigned to save the inland waterways from official indifference, preserving 18th and 19th century trade routes for a new role as a leisure resource without parallel. Sadly, human memory is short – political memory shorter still – and today the underfunded canals and navigable rivers of England and Wales are again fighting an existential battle. Pearson’s Canal Companions have accurately chronicled the fortunes of the network for five decades, gaining a reputation for being as up to date as guide books possibly can be. Espousing the Reithian tenets to inform, educate and entertain – or, in other words, facts, wisdom and wit – they encourage people of all persuasions to explore on or beside the water, giving them the key to a secret world many never knew existed.
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- 🛶 Explore the Oxford & Grand Union Canals – Covers the full length of the Oxford Canal and the Grand Union Canal from Oxford to Braunston and London, including key junctions and connecting arms.
- 🗺️ Detailed, Hand-Drawn Maps – Navigate with Pearson’s iconic full-colour maps, clearly showing locks, bridges, tunnels, moorings, winding holes, water points, services, and nearby attractions.
- 📘 Essential for Boaters & Waterway Travellers – Includes lock dimensions, navigational advice, turning points, cruising distances, and up-to-date practical info for narrowboats and holidaymakers.
- 🏙️ Connects Historic Towns and Urban Routes – Discover the diverse waterways linking Oxford, Banbury, Braunston, Leamington Spa, Milton Keynes, Berkhamsted, and central London.
- 🚶♂️ Perfect for Walkers & Towpath Explorers – A valuable guide for walkers, cyclists, and leisure explorers enjoying the towpaths, countryside, and urban canal scenery.
- 📚 Part of the Beloved Canal Companion Series – From Michael Pearson, this trusted guide continues the legacy of over 30 years of clear, charming, and informative canal navigation.
- 🎁 Ideal Gift for Waterway Enthusiasts – A must-have for boaters, canal historians, and outdoor lovers, or anyone planning a canal holiday along these iconic routes.
Waterways Covered:
- Oxford Canal
- Grand Union Canal from Brentford to Birmingham, including the Aylesbury, Northampton, Paddington, Slough and Wendover arms
- Grand Union Canal Leicester section from Norton Junction to Trent Lock, including the Market Harborough and Welford arms
- The Regent’s Canal
Author: Michael Pearson
Binding: Softback
Published: August 2023 (9th edition)
Pages: 176
Size: 148 x 209 mm
ISBN: 0992849292
