Napton Village Stores – Marston Doles Canal Wharf loop from Hellidon

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Napton Village Stores – Marston Doles Canal Wharf loop from Hellidon

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Napton Village Stores – Marston Doles Canal Wharf loop from Hellidon

02:11

20.7km

170m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

89 m

Hellidon Green

Highlight • Pub

Village pub now finished refurbishment

Tip by

1.81 km

Mars Wood

Forest

7.57 km

Countryside Views Near Southam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Breathtaking views and smooth fun roads

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8.84 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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12.1 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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20.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

2.14 km

1.66 km

107 m

Surfaces

13.5 km