Marston Doles Canal Wharf – Napton Bottom Lock loop from Napton on the Hill CP

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Marston Doles Canal Wharf – Napton Bottom Lock loop from Napton on the Hill CP

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Marston Doles Canal Wharf – Napton Bottom Lock loop from Napton on the Hill CP

02:13

8.62km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.42 km

Marston Doles Canal Wharf

Highlight • Structure

The site of Marston Doles Wharf, a canal wharf, where vessels would have loaded and unloaded goods. It was located north of the lock.

The complex consists of 2×2-storey canal cottages in red brick; a yellow brick one-storey stable block and a two-storeywarehouse with blue brick decoration dated 1865, with an opening over the canal. There is a small basin. The buildings are generally in original condition and appear to be domestic dwellings and farm buildings.

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4.51 km

Marston Doles Bridge No. 119 (Oxford Canal)

Highlight • Historical Site

Marston Doles Bridge No 119 is a minor waterways place on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between Fenny Compton Wharf (7 miles and 4¼ furlongs and 1 lock to the southwest) and Old Engine House Arm Junction (6½ furlongs and 1 lock to the northwest).

It is part of Napton Locks.

The nearest place in the direction of Fenny Compton Wharf is Marston Doles Top Lock No 16; a few yards away.

The nearest place in the direction of Old Engine House Arm Junction is Marston Doles Bottom Lock No 15; 1 furlong away.

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7.09 km

Napton Lock No. 11 (Oxford Canal)

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Napton Lock No 11 is a minor waterways place on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between Old Engine House Arm Junction (6¼ furlongs and 3 locks to the south) and Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (2 miles and 3¼ furlongs and 3 locks to the northeast).

It is part of Napton Locks.

The nearest place in the direction of Old Engine House Arm Junction is Shut Bridge No 115; 1¼ furlongs away.

The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Napton Lock No 10; ¾ furlongs away.

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7.31 km

Gilkes Bridge No. 114 (Oxford Canal)

Highlight • Bridge

Gilkes Bridge No 114 is a minor waterways place on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between Old Engine House Arm Junction (7¼ furlongs and 5 locks to the south) and Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (2 miles and 2 furlongs and 2 locks to the northeast).

It is part of Napton Locks.

The nearest place in the direction of Old Engine House Arm Junction is Napton Lock No 10; ¼ furlongs away.

The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Napton Lock No 9; ¼ furlongs away.

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7.57 km

Napton Bottom Lock (Lock 8, Oxford Canal)

Highlight • Historical Site

Napton Bottom Lock No 8 is a place on the waterways on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between Old Engine House Arm Junction (1 mile and ¾ furlongs and 6 locks to the south) and Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (2 miles and ¾ furlongs to the northeast).

It is at one end of Napton Locks.

The nearest place in the direction of Old Engine House Arm Junction is Napton Lock No 9; 1 furlong away.

The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is Napton Sanitary Station; ¼ furlongs away.

This is a lock with a rise of 5′5″.

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7.64 km

Napton Bottom Lock

Highlight • Rest Area

A busy little section of the Oxford Canal, with moorings that serve the village of Napton-on-the-Hill. On a clear day, as many as seven counties can be seen from the village.

The Folly pub is a great canalside establishment that prides itself on being a 'real pub'. Serving hearty food and a range of refreshments, you are sure to get a friendly welcome.

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7.70 km

The Folly at Tatenhill

Highlight • Restaurant

7.76 km

Folly Bridge No. 113 (Oxford Canal)

Highlight • River

Folly Bridge No 113 is a minor waterways place on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between Old Engine House Arm Junction (1 mile and 1 furlong and 7 locks to the south) and Napton Junction (Junction of Grand Union and Oxford Canals) (2 miles and ¼ furlongs to the northeast).

The nearest place in the direction of Old Engine House Arm Junction is Napton Sanitary Station; a few yards away.

The nearest place in the direction of Napton Junction is The Folly PH (Canalside); a few yards away.

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8.62 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

3.08 km

1.35 km

397 m

Surfaces

5.24 km