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	"One feature on the northern (from Hawkesbury Junction near Coventry to Braunston near Daventry) section is that in the 1820's when the Oxford Canal faced stiff competition from the Grand Junction Canal the canal was straightened saving 14 out of 36 miles leaving old branches leading nowhere. This elegant iron bridge marks one of these locations.",
	"Hillmorton Bottom Lock. As part of the same work these locks were doubled.",
	"The Rugby radio masts as seen from the canal.",
	"The southern section goes from the City of Oxford to Napton Junction. This is the terminus in Oxford. 'Two Jays' could not come here as the winding hole is only large enough for a 30' boat.",
	"Entering Isis Lock, where 'Two Jays' journey starts.",
	"On the southern section there are many manually operated lift bridges. Some, like this one, St. Edwards Lift Bridge, are left permanently open.\nGo to ''Along the cut, Bridges' to see how those that require opening are done.",
	"A very unusual lock is Shipton Wirer Lock. The change in level is only 2' 6\" but, as can be seen here, quite wide.",
	"The canal follows the River Cherwell very closely and for a small stretch above Shipton Weir lock, as here, occupies the river.",
	"At Somerton there are four sculptured posts. This is one.",
	"The rather unusual pub sign for the Great Western Arms at Aynho Wharf. There no longer is a station here, the down side building is a residence.",
	"There are more lift bridges, all of them left open. Two close together can be seen here.",
	"Much work has been done here in Banbury to refurbish the waterfront.",
	"There are 5 locks in the Claydon Flight, a rise of over 30' to take the canal to the summit level.",
	"Through this bridge the feeder from Boddington Reservoir enters the canal.",
	"This was Fenny Compton Tunnel. It has been opened out!",
	"From here to Napton there are many twists as the canal follows the contours around the hills. If you look to the left of the tree line you can also see one of the many accommodation bridges spanning the canal.",
	"Napton Top Lock. This is where, in the 1980's, we had our first practical experience of taking a boat through a lock.",
	"Going down the Napton Lock Flight. Napton Hill can be seen, above the bridge. The hill can be identified by the windmill at the top. This can be seen here. Look on the sky line above where the hedge meets the bridge.",
	"'Two Jays' moored at Napton Narrowboats. We were hoping to have some parts fitted here. They failed to arrive at Aynho before we left. Unfortunately they had not arrived and on enquiry had not been posted.",
	"Approaching Napton Junction. The Grand Union Canal towards Birmingham is under the bridge. Braunston, the northern section of the Oxford Canal and the Grand Union Canal to London is straight ahead.",
	"Leaving Hawkesbury Junction. The canal first heads north before turning 180 degrees to go south.",
	"Passing the Waken Colliery Arm. This is the 'new' one that was constructed as the old one was demolished when the M6 motorway was constructed.",
	"The canal passes below Fosse Way at Stretton under Fosse.",
	"There is another arm here. It is called Stretton Wharf. Along the arm is a boatyard.",
	"It ends after about ½ mile with a winding hole.",
	"The 1820's modernisation also included constructing embankments such as this one at Stretton.",
	"Hillmorton Top Lock.",
	"The canal bends round the northern outskirts of Rugby passing quite close to the site of the radio masts.",
	"The approach to Braunston is dominated by the church.",
	"Another view of the Rugby radio masts. It's a BT sign!",
	"This time going down through Hillmorton Locks.",
	"Across the River Avon again on the outskirts of Rugby.",
	"We stopped for water in Ansty. The ducks also got fed.",
	"Approaching Hawkesbury Junction, the alternative view ...",
	"... and the real view",
	"Negotiating Hawkesbury Stop Lock.",
	"It's the day of the General Election. Ansty Social Club is alongside the canal and is a Polling Station. As we pass by there is absolutely no activity to be seen!",
	"Approaching Rugby these booms are protecting an underground obstruction.",
	"Newbold Tunnel is just 250 yds. long.",
	"Two of the bridges in Rugby have been decorated with murals. The top picture shows the one at Bridge 58.",
	"The towpath signpost at Hillmorton Bottom Lock. The left posts point to Banbury and Oxfords, the right one points to Coventry.",
	"Approaching Braunston Turn.",
	"Having completed the 'U' turn at Hawkesbury Junction the crew from an approaching boat have set up the stop lock for us to enter.",
	"Passing through the swing bridge at Stretton Stop.",
	"Piling in progress in the Hungerfield area.",
	"The interior of Newbold tunnel has coloured lighting.",
	"The 3 Hillmorton narrow locks are paired. However, one of the pair of the middle locks is out of use causing a queue.",
	"Taking on water at Braunston Turn.",
	"Rising in the stop lock at Hawkesbury Junction.",
	"The usual busy scene at Stretton Stop.",
	"A boat follows us through Newbold Tunnel",
	"Moored beside Elliots Field in Rugby.",
	"At one of the Hillmorton bottom locks.",
	"Passing Braunston Turn.",
	"Napton Junction where, on the left, the Grand Union Canal continues its separate course to Birmingham.",
	"Making our way up Napton Locks. It was extremely busy with boats returning from the IWA National Rally in Beale Park on the Thames. We meet boats at the bottom and top of every one of the 9 locks.",
	"Cruising the summit level.",
	"Also at the summit level is Fenny Compton Tunnel, now opened out ...",
	"... and two reservoirs. Through this bridge the feeder from the Boddington Reservoir 2½ miles away flows in.",
	"The descent starts at Claydon Top Lock.",
	"Moored at Cropredy.",
	"Also in Cropredy next to the canal flows the River Cherwell with this bridge crossing. In June 1644 it was the centre piece of the Battle of Cropredy Bridge between the Royalists commanded by Charles I and the Parliamentarians lead by William Waller. When neither side could gain control of the crossing and the battle ended in stalemate.",
	"Manoeuvring past Tooley's Boatyard in Banbury and ...",
	"... on to Banbury Lock.",
	"Haynes Lift Bridge, one of many on this part of the canal, which is left permanently open.",
	"The Cherwell crosses the canal above Aynho Weir Lock. The lock is through the bridge. The river crosses from left to right. The weir is on the right.",
	"The lock has a drop of only 1'. So as to allow a 'normal' lock's worth of water through the lock is wide.",
	"Somerton Deep Lock has a rise/fall of 12' 0\".",
	"Just north of Shipton-on-Cherwell the canal and river are joined.",
	"This ends at Shipton Weir Lock. The river flows past the lock on the right hand side.",
	"There are 22 lift bridges between Napton Junction and Isis Lock. We had to move just 5 of them including this one, Percy's. 2 were moved for us, the remainder were up.",
	"Duke's Lock below which is ...",
	"... the entrance to Duke's Cut, one of the access routes to the River Thames.",
	"Waterside development in Oxford.",
	"Isis Lock is effectively the end of the cruiseable canal. Below this is a back water of the River Thames.",
	"Joining the canal from Duke's Cut.",
	"Starting the journey to Napton Junction by entering Duke's Cut Lock.",
	"Aubreys Lift Bridge at Thrupp displaying an anti DEFRA cuts banner.",
	"The water level indicator board above Shipton Weir Lock where the canal joins the River Cherwell is only just on green.",
	"Somerton Deep Lock, its rise is 12' 0\".",
	"Rising up to Banbury Town Centre.",
	"Clattercote Wharf. There's a collection of scare crows propped up beside the building.",
	"The approach to Claydon Bottom Lock. The board states that there are 5 locks ascending 30' 6\". There are pictures of our ascent under 'Along the cut, Locks' or select 'Clatyton Locks' from the '2007' drop down box.",
	"Cruising through the opened out Fenny Comnpton Tunnel.",
	"Descending Napton Locks with the windmill on top of Napton Hill in the background. There are pictures of our descent under 'Along the cut, Locks' or select 'Napton Locks' from the '2007' drop down box.",
	"It's an energetic walk up the hill to get a closer, but no closer, view of the windmill.",
	"The canal meets the Grand Union Canal at Napton Junction. ",
	"The canal at Norton Junction.",
	"Passing around Napton Hill with its windmill.",
	"The start of our final ascent at Napton Bottom Lock. It's a picturesque scene of boats, lock, bridge and buildings.",
	"An hour and ¾ later we are at the top lock.",
	"Morning mist greets us as we set off just before 8 am to the south of Fenny Compton Tunnel.",
	"The descent to the Thames starts here at Claydon top Lock.",
	"I get a rare opportunity to be at the helm in Cropredy Lock as the crew from the boat waiting below are doing the work.",
	"A couple of passersby are assisting with the bottom gates as Banbury Lock.",
	"The canal has a great many lift bridges. None of those north of Banbury now need to be operated. However, a few of those south of Banbury are still in place. The first of these is Chisnell Lift Bridge. It's opened by pulling on the chain that can be seen here hanging from the right hand balance arm.",
	"The water level board at Shipton Weir Lock just about has some of the green showing.",
	"To get to the River Thames we turn right on to Duke's Cut.",
	"The signpost at Napton Junction where the Oxford and Grand Union Canals join. In the back ground is Wighams Turn Marina.",
	"At Braunston Turn we go left to continue north on the Oxford Canal.",
	"Bridge 80, in the Barby area, has been damaged, presumably by a passing boat.",
	"We have met up with our friend David and nb Jennoria at Hillmorton Bottom Lock.",
	"Negotiating the swing bridge at Stretton.",
	"The rather striking Trisses Bridge.",
	"The stop locks at Hawkesbury.",
	"Beyond this is the junction with the Coventry Canal. To continue means doing a \'U\' turn through the bridge.",
	"We've just turned out of the Grand Union Canal at Napton Junction to head south on the canal.",
	"When we get to Napton Bottom Lock it's quite busy. I have got off to 'do' the Elsan and rubbish while Janice is being assisted by the crew of the boat coming down. all this after a BW work boat came down as we arrived.",
	"At Lock 11 new bollards are being installed.",
	"Passing through Fenny Compton's opened out tunnel.",
	"Claydon Top Lock.",
	"It\'s the week end of the annual Fairport Convention, the folk/rock group, festival when we pass through Cropredy. We have to pass about 2 miles of moored boats.",
	"Queuing at Banbury Lock.",
	"In the Adderbury area we have to negotiate our way round this fallen tree.",
	"Somerton Deep Lock.",
	"Heyford Wharf.",
	"At Dashwood Lock there's plenty of time for a chat due to several boats waiting at both top and bottom. One of the people is a botanist who manages to catch this crayfish.",
	"At Bakers Lock the canal enters the River Cherwell. The level marker at the tail of the lock has just a fraction of green left. It\'s been raining for some days and also today.",
	"Below Duke\'s Cut Lock is one of the entrances to the River Thames, on the right. We are carrying on along the canal, straight ahead to ...",
	"... Isis Lock, the other entrance.",
	"Duke's Cut Lock at the end of Duke's Cut is where we join the canal.",
	"There's quite a congestion here. One boat has had to reverse to allow us out of the lock while another waits to enter Duke's Lock on the main canal.",
	"We get some welcome help at bridge 219 when the children of some passing walkers are commissioned to work the lift bridge for us.",
	"Passing out of Shipton Weir Lock we note that there is no green showing on the water level gauge.",
	"Just after we had cleared Mill Lift Bridge we met NB Clonard. They went askew coming round a sharp bend. There was a bit of friendly banter before we were soon on our way again.",
	"The gauge at Aynho Weir Lock. The colour of the part below the yellow band should be green. As at Shipton Weir Lock its purpose is to show the water level on the River Cherwell.",
	"At the end of only a very short river section is Nells Bridge Lock. On the right can be seen the navigation advice board.",
	"Approaching Cropredy we had to slow down when we met this group of canoeists who were all over the canal and then ...",
	"... had to follow even slower behind nb My Fair Lady which was being towed by nb Toads Haul to the water point. They let us pass when they found there was a queue of two boats waiting there.",
	"Cruising between locks at Claydon.",
	"On the summit level and approaching the start of the opened out Fenny Compton Tunnel",
	"We arrive at Napton Top Lock.",
	"10 locks and 1 hour and 42 minutes later we approach the bottom lock.",
	"The signpost at Napton Junction.",
	"At Braunston Turn we take the left bridge to continue north. The other bridge is the route south on the Grand Union Canal.",
	"Hillmorton Locks are paired and we take advantage with a second boat also descending the locks.",
	"Inside Newbold Tunnel there are boats going in both directions when we arrive.",
	"We encounter another busy scene at Stretton Stop where there is a small swing bridge. A pair of hotel boats are following us.",
	"The canal ends at Hawkesbury Junction where it is a 'U' turn under this classic iron bridge to join the Coventry Canal.",
	"Joining the northern section at Braunston Turn.",
	"The church remains in view for a while as we leave Braunston behind.",
	"There is lots of activity at Hillmorton Locks. Here at the middle pair we are following a boat out of the locks while another waits to enter.",
	"A towpath mural near Clifton Wharf, Rugby.",
	"This time in Newbold Tunnel the lights are not working.",
	"This gentleman went jogging past us and then stopped to do some exercises including press-ups.",
	"Stretton Stop (swing bridge) has been operated for us.",
	"As we exit the stop lock at Hawkesbury Junction we will join the Coventry Canal under the bridge."
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