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The Warwickshire River Avon is navigable over 47 miles, with 17 locks along its course, from Alveston weir above Stratford-upon-Avon, through Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire to where it joins the River Severn at Tewkesbury.
From Marsworth, about 35 miles (56 km) by canal from Brentford, two arms diverge: one to Wendover (currently in-part navigable as being restored by the Wendover Arm Trust;) the other descends through 16 narrow locks for 4 miles (6.4 km) to Aylesbury.
How much of the River Avon is navigable?
The Lower and Upper Avon is navigable over 46 miles (74km), with 17 locks along it’s course, from Tewkesbury to Alveston weir above Stratford-upon-Avon.
How far can you travel by canal in the UK?
You can travel through the UK’s canals by using a narrowboat. You can travel by canal through England, Scotland and Wales. The longest canal route currently is the Grand Union Canal which stretches for 242 miles. The UK’s narrowboat canals are suitable for boats up to 21ft long, which is a length of 14ft.
Can I canoe on the River Avon?
The River Avon offers a great environment for paddlecraft. (but please check the river levels to make sure it is safe for your activities). There are plenty of places to launch including several County Council car parks with specialised canoe launch points.
Is the River Avon safe to swim in?
Lovely safe slow swimming on the Avon, can be tricky to get in the water at points. Especially good north of the village of Eckington, to the west of the bridge.
Can you walk along Grand Union Canal?
I walked the Grand Union Canal in sections between 1999 and 2001, extending it slightly by adding the Regents Canal from Mile End in East London to the southern end. The walking is easy with no significant climbs and a generally good towpath underfoot, which makes it an ideal training walk for long-distance walkers.
Where does the Grand Union Canal run from?
The Grand Union Canal runs from the tidal River Thames at Brentford to join the Oxford Canal at Braunston.
What towns does the River Avon run through?
River Avon, Warwickshire
| River Avon | |
|---|---|
| Counties | Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire |
| Towns | Rugby, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Evesham, Tewkesbury |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source |
Can you moor anywhere on a canal?
Boats are allowed to moor almost anywhere alongside canal towpaths. Long term moorings, where most boaters pay to keep their boats, may be ‘offline’ on marinas or ‘online’ along the canal but they usually don’t allow you to live on your boat for more than a few days or weeks.
Can you go from Scotland to England by canal?
Yes you can, just make sure your boat is in a good enough condition to handle the tidal waters of the Thames!
Do I need a licence to kayak on the River Avon?
The waterways in this trail are managed by Canal and Rivers Trust and require paddlers to hold a licence.