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<b>ALTON TOWERS</b><br />Escape to the fantabulous world of the Alton<br />Towers Resort - there's so much going on, the<br />fun never stops! The Theme Park re-opens with<br />selected rides and attractions for February<br />Half-Term 19-27 February 2011, and for the <br />main season on 26 March 2011. <b>CADBURY WORLD</b><br />Enjoy a great day out with all the family<br />discover chocolate's origins, find out how<br />it's made, go on the magical Cadabra ride and<br />visit the World's largest Cadbury shop. <b>CHESTER ZOO</b><br />Chester Zoo is the UK's number one zoo, with<br />over 7000 animals and 400 different species,<br />including some of the most endangered species<br />on the planet. One of the largest and most<br />beautiful zoos in the UK. Every visit is a<br />unique and exciting experience! <B>TRENTHAM ESTATES</B><br />Welcome to the Trentham Estate, Formerly known<br />as Trentham Awakes. Come and discover an<br />experience like no other, we have something for<br />all of the family <b>DRAYTON MANOR PARK</b><br />The UK's best family theme park with kids rides,<br />family fun, zoo, and thrill rides. Featuring<br />Stormforce 10, Maelstrom, Shockwave, and the<br />vertical drop Apocalypse. Including bookings for<br />functions and events. <b>WARWICK CASTLE</b><br />Experience one thousand years of jaw-dropping <br />history; great battles, ancient myths, spellbinding<br />tales, pampered princesses, heroic knights and the<br />dark Castle Dungeon. <br /><b>Google route planner</b> - <br />Click here to view a detailed<br /> Gooogle map of the canal system.

1 Week Circular

4 counties ring - Autherley, Barbridge, Middlewich, Harecastle
(108 miles: 94 locks)
One of the most interesting and varied routes on the whole canal system.



2 Week Circular

Autherley, Llangollen, Chester, Middlewich
(200 miles: 134 locks)
Travel over 2 aqueducts in the Welsh hills.


Stourport, Tewkesbury, Worcester, Birmingham, Fradley
(171 miles: 165 locks)
5 canals & R. Severn. Cross Birmingham in 4 hours.


Burton, Leicester, Braunston, Fradley
(200 miles: 122 locks)
Popular route with 30 miles on R. Soar.

  
2 Week Non Circular

Fradley, Braunston, Oxford - or Banbury
(264 miles: 154 locks)
very interesting & pleasant route.


Stourport, Tewkesbury, Pershore
(200 miles: 110 locks)
R. Avon. Shakespeare's Avon is lovely & now navigable.



The Cheshire Ring

Kidsgrove, Mow Cop, Marple, Preston Brook
(100 miles: 92 locks)
Go past the famous Anderton Boat Lift & through fine wooded valleys.



The Black Country Ring

Fradley, Braunston, Birmingham, Fradley
(175 miles: 138 locks)
There's some good scenery on the Grand Union Canal.

  
Popular Local Routes

Market Drayton
(110 miles: 40 locks)
The ideal introduction to canals and an easy route with some fine & varied scenery.


Marple
(82 miles: 50 locks)
Good hill scenery.


Stourport
(110 miles: 98 locks)
Some lovely country & interesting places.


Coventry
(110 miles: 48 locks)
Visit the cathedral.


Burton & Fazeley
(88 miles: 42 locks)
An easy, pleasant route.


Fazeley & Autherley
(99 miles: 46 locks
Easy, pleasant & varied.


Loughborough
(120 miles: 70 locks)
Via River Trent and the River Soar.


Leek & Froghall
(28 miles: 29 locks)
Easy & pleasant with lovely countryside