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Black Country Ring

Another round trip with a difference mixing Staffordshire countryside with the industry and activity of Birmingham. Plenty of time for visiting Drayton Manor Park, the Sea-Life Centre or Kingsbury Water Park.

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Black Country Ring

Hours (Approx.): 43
Locks: 79
Miles: 76
Another round trip with a difference mixing Staffordshire countryside with the industry and activity of Birmingham.
Please note: These are suggested stops only, you may wish to change your itinerary based on your own preferences.

Autherley to Penkridge

Pick up boat at 2.30pm. After handover instructions turn left out of Autherley, this section of the Staffs & Worcs Canal forms part of the four counties ring. It meanders gently through pleasant countryside until the busy market town of Penkridge is reached. This is a good stop over point, with plenty of shops & pubs.
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Section Summary: 11 miles, 8 locks, 6 hours cruising

Penkridge to Tixall Wide

Continue on north past the outskirts of Stafford and on to Tixall Wide, a large artificial lake, quite unique to the canal system. This will be a good turning point.
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Tixall Wide to Fradley Junction

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Section Summary: 15 miles, 6 locks and 7 hours will see you to Fradley Junction and the Swan Pub for the evening.

Fradley Junction to Minworth

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Section Summary: A longish day, at 19 miles, 11 locks and 9.5 hours

Minworth to Birmingham City Centre

Lots of locks today, but this will bring you to the visitor moorings in Birmingham City Center, and leave you with some time tomorrow to explore.
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Section Summary: 7 miles, 27 locks, 7 hours

Birmingham City Center to Tipton

A short day today, with just 3 locks and 4 hours cruising. This should leave you time to explore the City Center first thing, if you wish.
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Section Summary: Just 9 miles, 3 locks and 4 hours cruising

Tipton to Autherley Junction

The last full day of your cruise. Only 8 miles, but lots of locks. Moor near the boatyard to return on time in the morning.
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Section Summary: 8 miles, 22 locks and 6 hours

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
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