Wending its way from Banbury to Oxford, the South Oxford Canal passes through some of England`s most picturesque landscapes and picture-postcard villages.The guide is suitable both for those taking a holiday along the stretch of the canal as well as those interested in the area and what it has to offer. Covering an area a mile or two either side of the canal, it is an invaluable resource for the canal boater, day tripper, angler, walker and interested local and covers the area from Napton to Oxford, a stretch of just under 50 miles.The South Oxford Canal is the first in a series of towpath guides.