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Run through the quintessential English village of Chacombe, situated on the border between Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. The village features a wealth of picturesque thatched cottages as well as pubs and a beautiful church.

Cropedy is a picturesque village situated along the Oxford Canal just north of Banbury. The village hosts the annual Fairport Convention festival and has a number of lovely cafes and pubs worth visiting.

A little exit to the right will lead you onto the main road and toward Aynho Wharf and the Great Western Arms, which is a perfect spot for a half-way mark rest. The pub serves a great array of food and drinks and features a lovely outdoor seating area.

Lovely old lift-bridge spanning across the Oxford Canal. These unique bridges built along the canal are not common in the UK. The only other similiar set are in North Wales along the Llangollen Canal.

Run alonside the beautiful Oxford Canal through a picturesque medley of flowing green grass, blooming wildflowers, and old stone bridges.

This stone bridge spans over the famous Oxford Canal and offers up some wonderful views down the waterway. You may be lucky enough to spot some narrow canal boats as you pass by.

Beautiful large green area situated on the western side of Banbury. The park features a children's playground, public toilets, and playing fields.

Spiceball Country Park in the heart of Banbury is a great place for a run. You'll follow a mixture of paved and woodland paths through a spacious green space that features shady wooded areas and river views.

Lovely stretch of running along the famous Oxford Canal in Banbury. Enjoy scenes of colourful narrow boats gliding along the river whilst making your way down a paved path running adjacent to the river.

Chacombe is a pretty Northamptonshire village with many characterful old buildings, including its 14th-century parish church and Chacombe Priory. Walkers can seek refreshment at the traditional George and Dragon pub, which also serves good food. The Jurassic Way long-distance footpath passes through the village.

[The canal going through Banbury is part of] the Oxford Canal, a 78-mile (126 km) narrow canal in central England linking Oxford with Bedworth (between Coventry and Nuneaton on the Coventry Canal) via Banbury and Rugby. Completed in 1790, it connects to the River Thames at Oxford and is integrated with the Grand Union Canal [...]. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_Canal

The earliest part of the Church of England parish church of Saints Peter and Paul is the Norman font. The current building is essentially Decorated Gothic from the early part of the 14th century, including the three-bay arcades either side of the nave. The north aisle has a 14th-century wall painting of Saint Peter being crucified upside-down. It is one of only two wall paintings of Saint Peter's crucifixion known in England, the other being in the parish church at Ickleton in Cambridgeshire. The church is a Grade I listed building. The bell tower has a ring of six bells. William Bagley of Chacombe cast four of them including the treble bell in 1694. John Briant of Hertford cast the present fifth bell in 1790; the Whitechapel Bell Foundry cast the present tenor bell in 2009. The parish is a member of the Chenderit Benefice, which also covers the parishes of Greatworth, Marston St. Lawrence, Middleton Cheney, Thenford and Warkworth.

Not far from the medieval town of Banbury, Aynho Wharf offers canal users moorings and walkers a number of amenities. The local shop is a good place to grab an ice cream. The Great Western Arms is an excellent country pub, ideally situated on the Oxford Canal at Aynho Wharf. As well as delicious food and a lovely garden, cosy rooms offer a good accommodation option. It is worth booking advance during peak season.

Sandwiched between the Oxford Canal and River Cherwell, Spiceball Country Park is a great place to stop for a picnic. There are lots of green open spaces, interesting trees, art sculptures, a children's play area, a skate park, and toilets. Little information exists online regarding the origins of the park's curious name, but it's nonetheless a great place to chill out after a long day in the saddle.

Country Pub next to marina - welcome break for a coffee or beer.