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Caldon Canal

One of the most beautiful canals, accessible on a two week varied and rural trip.

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These route suggestions are offered in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. It is up to you to decide on your own stops and to ensure you return to the base at the agreed time.

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Caldon Canal

Hours (Approx.): 112
Locks: 114
Miles: 223
Tunnels: 6
One of the most beautiful canals, accessible on a two week varied and rural trip.

Napton Marina to Braunston

Pick up boat at 2.30pm, have instruction and proceed to Braunston where you can moor for the night and visit one of the excellent pubs in the village
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Section Summary: 5 miles, 0 locks and 2 Hours Cruising

Braunston to Sutton Stop

A long first day, but only 3 locks at Hillmorton and 1 shallow stop lock at Sutton Stop. A pleasant day in the Warwickshire countryside.
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Section Summary: 23 miles, 4 locks, 10 hours cruising

Sutton Stop to Polesworth

Another day in the Warwickshire Countryside, passing through Nuneaton, Hartshill and Atherstone.
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Section Summary: 16 miles, 11 locks and about 8 & 1/2 hours cruising.

Polesworth to Handsacre

A long day today as you continue your journey North.
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Section Summary: 20 miles, 5 locks and 9 hours cruising

Handsacre to Stone

Continuing along the Trent & Mersey canal today as you head towards Stoke-on-Trent
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Section Summary: 18 miles, 6 locks, 8 & 1/2 hours cruising

Stone to Stoke-on-Trent

Today takes you into the heart of Pottery country, passing the entrance to the Caldon Canal to moor for the night at the Etruria visitor moorings.
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Section Summary: 10 miles, 14 locks and 6 & 1/2 hours Cruising

Stoke-on-Trent to Leek

Today sees your first day on the Caldon Canal, travelling all the way to it's northern terminus in Leek.
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Section Summary: 13 miles, 9 locks and 7 & 1/4 hours cruising.

Leek to Cheddleton via Froghall

Today sees you retrace your steps to Hazelhurst junction and the southern branch of the Caldon Canal to Froghall, returning in the afternoon to Cheddleton.
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Section Summary: 15 miles, 11 locks, 8 hours cruising

Cheddleton to Stoke-on-Trent

Back along the Caldon Canal today to moor for the night at Stoke-on-Trent's Festival Park.
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Section Summary: 12 miles, 14 locks and 8 hours cruising.

Stoke-on-Trent to Weston

Retracing your route back to base, but potentially making your overnight stops different to your outward journey.
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Section Summary: 16 miles, 16 locks and 9 hours cruising

Weston to Fradley Junction

Your last day on the Trent & Mersey canal, as you head for your overnight mooring at Fradley Junction.
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Section Summary: 15 & 1/2 miles, 7 locks and 7 & 1/2 hours cruising

Fradley Junction to Polesworth

Today sees you on the Northernmost section of the Coventry Canal
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Section Summary: 16 miles, 2 locks, 7 hours cruising

Polesworth to Sutton Stop / Ansty

A days cruising through rural Warwickshire, passing through Atherstone and Nuneaton, finishing on the outskirts of Coventry
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Section Summary: 16 miles, 12 locks, about 9 hours

Sutton Stop / Ansty to Flecknoe

With only 3 locks to do, this is a long but easy final full day.
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Section Summary: 22 miles, 3 locks, 9.5 hours cruising

Flecknoe to Napton Marina

A short stretch that is ideal for your last morning of your trip. Allow an hour to ensure you arrive back in time
Section Summary: 3 miles, 0 locks, 1 hour cruising

Guidebooks / Maps

Four Counties Ring

Pearson's Guide: Four Counties Ring Companion

This Companion is the 9th edition of the perennially popular Four Counties Ring cruising circuit, but additionally features the whole of the Trent & Mersey Canal, the beautiful Caldon Canal and for the first time in this guide the curiously overlooked Weaver Navigation.

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South Midlands

Pearson's Guide: South Midlands Companion

With the Warwickshire Ring at its heart, this Canal Companion covers the canal network to the south and east of Birmingham. Routes covered include: Grand Union Canal (Braunston-Birmingham); Birmingham & Fazeley Canal; Coventry Canal; Oxford Canal (Hawkesbury-Napton; Ashby Canal; Worcester & Birmingham Canal (Tardebigge-Birmingham); Trent & Mersey Canal (Derwent Mouth-Fradley) and Stratford upon Avon Canal.

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COMPANY INFO

     
  • 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