Alvechurch Marina – Worcestershire - 0121 445 1133

The marina is at the heart of an extremely varied canalnetwork, with a fine selection of ring routes. Featuresinclude the impressive 30 lock Tardebigge Flight. On-sitepub “The Weighbridge” with bar food and real ale.(0121 445 5111 / www.the-weighbridge.co.uk)

Anderton Marina – Cheshire - 01606 79642

With the Cheshire Ring, the remote and beautiful Leeds& Liverpool Canal heading north and the Trent & Merseyheading south, plus of course the Anderton Boat Lift.On-site licensed restaurant “The Moorings”.(01606 79789 / www.mooringsrestaurant.co.uk)

Falkirk Base – Scotland – 07973 503916

Explore the lowlands of Scotland with easy cruising andvery few locks on the recently restored canals, includingexperiencing the incredible Falkirk Wheel, linking theUnion Canal and the Forth & Clyde Canal.

Gayton Marina – Northamptonshire – 01604 858685

Routes from Gayton are typified by rollingNorthamptonshire arable landscapes, the ruralcountryside punctuated by fair sized towns and villageseasily accessible from the canal side.

Hilperton Marina - Wiltshire – 01225 765243

Our most southerly marina, Hilperton is well located onthe recently restored Kennet & Avon Canal, oftenconsidered one of the very best for natural beauty and wildlife.

Wrenbury Mill - Welsh Borders – 01270 780544

For pretty scenery and stunning views, little compares tothe Llangollen Canal with features including theEllesmere ‘meres’ and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Worcester Marina – Worcestershire – 01905 734160

Based at the southern end of Worcester in the 19thCentury ‘Port of Lowesmoor’, our Worcester base is anideal start for routes into Shakespeare country via theRivers Severn and Avon, or trips north into ruralWorcestershire where you will pass through the heart of the picturesque ‘Archers’ country.

Whitchurch Marina – Shropshire – 01948 662012

For tranquillity and beauty start from Whitchurch andmeander along the Llangollen and Shropshire UnionCanals, enjoying the wide open spaces and hillsides of Wales and the north-west.

Rugby Base – Warwickshire – 01788 562183

This is a rural area based on the North Oxford Canalwhich is ideal for a number of interesting andcontrasting routes. Why not make your way to Warwickand visit its beautiful castle or take a gentle cruisethrough pretty countryside?

Gailey Base – Staffordshire – 01902 790612

Perfectly placed to discover parts of West Midlands,Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire. Travel along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, where you can head north towards the Potteries and rolling countryside of the Peak District or go further afield into Shropshire towards the Cheshire Plains and its dramatic scenery.

Goytre Wharf – South Wales –

01873 880516

Explore the beautiful Monmouth and Brecon Canal which meanders through the Brecon Beacons National Park.

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The following pages give you a flavour of the most popular routes available but, with a few restraints, you are free to travel whicheverdirection you please from your chosen start base and can holiday for a weekend, a week or longer.

Guide book references for each route (P5, N2, L15 etc) refer to the listing on the back cover of the brochure which can be purchased tohelp with planning your holiday. As a rough calculation when planning a route, add the number of locks to the distance in miles anddivide the total by 3 to give cruising time in hours.

Short BreaksFor a few relaxing days, or to see what a holiday afloat is all about, a short break on a narrowboat is perfect. A three or four nightbreak is long enough to unwind and get used to the slow pace of life.

We have short break boats available from all start bases, each with a number of splendid routes to choose from. Take a three-nightweekend break starting on Friday, or a four-night midweek break starting on Monday. Remember that these boats are alsoavailable for weekly hire and, by adding a short break to a week, you can also take a longer break of 10/11 nights.

Suggested routes and timings are approximate and will be affected by available cruising hours, weather conditions and amount oftraffic on the waterway. More detailed advice will be given when the boat is collected. When planning any river cruising within yourroute, do bear in mind that in some weather conditions river navigation may be restricted, so it is worth having an alternative plan.

Please note:

Start Locations explained

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Forth & Clyde

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