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Encompassing a stretch of 3 kilometers along the northern bank of the River Leam, this nature reserve features a diverse range of habitats including woodlands, grasslands, marshes, and ponds. The ecological significance of this area lies in its capacity to support various bird species, butterflies, dragonflies, and a vibrant array of wildflowers. Apart from this, the reserve also has amenities such as a skateboard park, an adventure playground, and a dedicated area for children's play. These facilities have been strategically situated at a distance to ensure minimal disruption to the local wildlife.

In Newbold area is a new bike park, hard pack with downhill, jumps and of course climbs…

The Hatton locks consists of 21 locks with a total rise of 45m.

You get on here at bottom of the hill going towards Draycote.

If it's not too busy with walkers very good section of canal path with a nice cafe at the end

Taken with a drone

More trees being cut down for the HS2

Radford, lock 23, is the first of twenty locks that lift the canal 146’ to join the Oxford Canal at Napton. Back pumps were installed here in 1942 to return water from the bottom level.