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The tap on the outside wall here doesn’t work (April 2025)

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.

Claydon Lock No 19 is a minor waterways place on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between Cropredy Wharf Bridge No 153 (Cropredy) (2 miles and 4 furlongs and 6 locks to the south) and Fenny Compton Wharf (3 miles and 6¼ furlongs and 2 locks to the northwest). It is part of Claydon Locks. The nearest place in the direction of Cropredy Wharf Bridge No 153 is Claydon Lock Bridge No 145; ¼ furlongs away. The nearest place in the direction of Fenny Compton Wharf is Claydon Lock No 18; 1½ furlongs away.

Claydon Lock Bridge No 145 is a minor waterways place on the Oxford Canal (Southern Section - Main Line) between Cropredy Wharf Bridge No 153 (Cropredy) (2 miles and 4 furlongs and 6 locks to the south) and Fenny Compton Wharf (3 miles and 6½ furlongs and 3 locks to the northwest). It is part of Claydon Locks. The nearest place in the direction of Cropredy Wharf Bridge No 153 is Claydon Lock No 20; ½ furlongs away. The nearest place in the direction of Fenny Compton Wharf is Claydon Lock No 19; ¼ furlongs away.

Located on a broad ridgeline above the surrounding Warwickshire countryside, Priors Hardwick is a gorgeous village of rust and oche coloured ironstone houses. Amongst its narrow lanes is the Butchers Arms, a 14th-century inn that serves excellent food with a Portuguese flair. Accommodation can be sought at Hill Farm, which offers bed and breakfast and glamping.

Wormleighton Reservoir is used to maintain the water level in the Oxford Canal. Planned in 1787, it has served the canal well ever since. The reservoir is an excellent place to spot a variety of bird species, such as the ring-necked duck, egret, bufflehead and great crested grebe.

Great place to stop and take a breather

A lovely village to stop for a rest.

Lovely inn to round off your walk with a well earned drink.

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.

The Church of England parish church is dedicated to Saint Leonard and is part of The Bridges Group of 6 local churches. The earliest known church on this site was built in the 13th century. The tower dates from the 17th and 18th centuries, but the building was largely rebuilt in 1863 as it stands today. More historical information can be found here The church has recently undergone a significant renovation and improvement programme - including the addition of a kitchen and toilet, removing Victorian block work and modern organ pipe facade to reinstate and glaze an older arch to the tower, and removal of pews at the rear (west end) of the church.

Claydon, meaning clayey hill, is the most northerly parish in Oxfordshire. The small ironstone church stands at its highest point and consists of a chancel, nave, north aisle and north chapel, and a low west tower with a saddleback roof. There are some lovely Romanesque features, such as the south nave doorway, much restored, and the nave and north aisle, separated by an arcade of three bays.

Good food, local beers, friendly to hikers and cyclists