 4 counties ring - Autherley, Barbridge, Middlewich, Harecastle 108 miles - 94 locks one of the most interesting and varied routes on the whole canal system.  Fradley, Braunston, Birmingham, Fradley 175 miles - 138 locks some good scenery & some traffic on the Grand Union Canal. |
 Autherley, Llangollen, Chester, Middlewich 200 miles - 134 locks 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. |
 Fradley, Braunston, Oxford 264 miles - 154 locks 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.  |
 Kidsgrove, Mow Cop, Marple, Preston Brook 100 miles - 92 locks go past the famous Anderton Boat Lift & through fine wooded valleys. |
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 R. Trent & R. Soar.
Leek & Froghall
28 miles - 29 locks
easy & pleasant with lovely countryside
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