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Autherley to Stourport-on-Severn

Heading south from Autherley the canal passes through lovely Staffordshire countryside en route to the historic canal town of Stourport-on-Severn with an array of welcoming pubs and restaurants. A leisurely trip for novice boaters.

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Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal South

Hours (Approx.): 35
Locks: 66
Miles: 52
Heading south from Autherley the canal passes through lovely Staffordshire countryside en route to the historic canal town of Stourport-on-Severn with an array of welcoming pubs and restaurants. A leisurely trip for novice boaters.

Autherley to Mermaid Pub

Pick up boat at 2.30pm. After handover instructions, turn right out of Autherley Heading south, after two hours or so you will be at Wightwick Bridge 56, which is close to the Mermaid pub for the night.
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Mermaid Pub to Greensforge

Continuing south through the Staffordshire countryside, today sees you pass through the historic Bratch Locks near Wombourne.
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Section Summary: 7 miles, 13 locks and 6 hours cruising

Greensforge to Cookley

A shorter day today, giving you chance for a late start, early finish, or push on further to overnight in Kidderminster
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Section Summary: 8 miles, 6 locks and 4 &1/3 hours cruising

Cookley to Stourport

Complete your outward journey today, finishing in the historic canal town of Stourport-on-Severn
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Section Summary: 7 & 1/2 miles, 7 locks, 5 hours cruising

Stourport to Kinver

Retrace your steps back up the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal to moor at Kinver again.
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Section Summary: 11 miles, 8 locks, 6 hours cruising

Kinver to Wombourne

Continue your return journey back up the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal
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Section Summary: 7 miles, 11 locks and 5 & 1/2 hours cruising

Wombourne to Compton

Your final full day before returning to the boatyard for 9:00am tomorrow
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Section Summary: 5 & 1/2 miles, 9 Locks and 4 & 1/2 hours cruising.

Compton back to Autherley

Return your boat before 9.00am.

Guidebooks / Maps

Stourport & Black Country Rings

Pearson's Guide: Stourport & Black Country Rings Companion

Coverage within this Canal Companion include: River Severn (Worcester-Stourport); Staffs & Worcs Canal (Stourport to Great Haywood); BCN Main Line (Aldersley to Birmingham); Worcs & Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to Worcester); Birmingham & Fazeley Canal (Birmingham-Fazeley); Coventry Canal (Fazeley-Fradley); Trent and Mersey Canal (Fradley-Great Haywood); Stourbridge & Dudley Canals (Stourton-Netherton); BCN Northern Waters (Wolverhampton-Walsall-Brownhills).

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  • Metalacre Ltd. Trading as Napton Narrowboats
  • Registered Office: 16 Great Queen St. Covent Garden, London. WC2B 5AH
  • Company Number: 1‍514826
  • Correspondence Address: Napton Narrowboats, Napton Marina, Stockton, Southam, Warwickshire. CV47 8HX