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Autherley to Nantwich

Cruise at your leisure through unspoilt countryside through picturesque villages and towns with Nantwich as your turning point.

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Shropshire Union Canal - Autherley to Nantwich

Hours (Approx.): 41
Locks: 56
Miles: 78
Tunnels: 2
Cruise at your leisure through unspoilt countryside through picturesque villages and towns with Nantwich as your turning point.
There are many picturesque villages and small canalside towns en route, namely Brewood, Market Drayton, Audlem and Nantwich. There are plenty of good canalside facilities, pubs, restaurants, shops etc. and places of interest abound. Don't miss visiting Market Drayton, particularly on Market Day (Wed), and the lovely Cheshire towns of Audlem and Nantwich.

Autherley to Brewood

Pick up your boat from Autherley in the afternoon, and after your instruction, head north on the Shropshire Union Canal. 2 hours cruising will see you to your evening mooring at Brewood.
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Section Summary: 5 miles & 2 hours cruising

Brewood to the Anchor Inn, High Offley

Continue northwards on the Shropshire Union Canal for an easy days boating to tonight's stop
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Section Summary: 13 miles, 1 lock and 5 & 1/2 hours cruising.

Anchor Inn to Audlem

A long day today, if you wish to moor at Audlem for pubs, shops & other facilities. Or you can stop sooner next to open fields for a shorter day.
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Section Summary: 15 miles, 22 locks and 9 hours cruising to Audlem Village, OR
13 miles, 10 locks and 7 hours cruising to just above Audlem Top Lock.

Audlem to Nantwich

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Nantwich to Adderley

Continue South along the Shropshire union past Audlem to the visitor moorings at Hawksmoor, just below the Adderley Lock flight
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Section Summary: 8.5 miles, 17 locks and 6 hours cruising.

Adderley to Norbury Junction.

The visitor moorings for the night are to the north, just before you reach the junction
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Section Summary: 14 & 1/2 miles, 10 locks and 7 & 1/5 hours cruising.

Norbury Junction to Pendeford

Your final full days cruising before handing your boat back tomorrow.
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Section Summary: 14 miles, 1 lock and 6 hours cruising

Pendeford to Autherley

Only 1 & 1/2 miles back to the boatyard, allowing you to return your boat on time without having to get up too early!
Section Summary: 1 & 1/2 miles, 0 locks and 30 minutes cruising.

Guidebooks / Maps

Pearson's Welsh Waters

Pearson's Guide: Welsh Waters: Shropshire Union, Llangollen, Brecon and Montgomery Canals

This new edition of Michael Pearson's Welsh Waters Canal Companion focusses on the Llangollen, Montgomery and Monmouthshire & Brecon canals in Wales, and the Shropshire Union Canal in England. Over 200 miles of canals expertly interpreted to inspire you, on foot, afloat or by bicycle.

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Undoubtedly the most popular route from Autherley, the Shropshire Union Canal passes through unspoilt countryside of Shropshire and Cheshire. An ideal 1 week cruise, for both novice or experienced boaters.

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  • Registered Office: 16 Great Queen St. Covent Garden, London. WC2B 5AH
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