Heart of England Canals River and Canalboat Holidays

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Heart of England Canals
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About the Area

A brief description of Heart of England Canals and what you can expect to experience on your river/canalboat holiday.

From the progressive Birmingham waterfront, the picturesque surroundings of Worcester and Stratford Upon Avon, the tranquil corners of the Cheshire and Four Counties Rings or the rolling countryside surrounding Stafford and Wolverhampton – a boating holiday on the Heart of England’s Canals can be tailored to create your ideal escape. Short and peaceful cruises, longer journeys tracing such footprints of the industrial revolution as Marple Junction and the Manchester Ship Canal, a tour taking in the beauty of the Pennines and Peak District or a heritage trail to include Tamworth Castle, Worcester Cathedral and the Stafford potteries.

To the south of the network, begin your cruise at Dunhampstead near Worcester, or Alvechurch – both on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. From these start-points you can easily enjoy the splendid stretches including Worcester, Tewkesbury, Evesham and Stratford-Upon-Avon. Your cruise can take you through the lively Birmingham quaysides (with Alvechurch nearest to Birmingham) then further north to historic Staffordshire and the Four Counties and Cheshire Rings on a longer cruise.

Begin at Autherley Junction just north of Wolverhampton, or Gaily near Stafford, and you will find the lovely Shropshire Union Canal, Staffordshire and Worcester Canal and the Trent and Mersey Canal are a few of your options as you head up towards Cheshire and Greater Manchester. There are many interesting features on these routes to ensure a fulfilling journey, however much time you have.

If you begin further north on the eastern reaches of the Welsh Llangollen Canal, or at Middlewich or Congleton, a trip around the Cheshire Ring is an excellent choice. You also have the freedom to venture further up towards the Manchester Ship Canal and Huddersfield, or to head west into the beautiful Welsh countryside.

Map and Photos

Location map of Heart of England Canals and photos of boats in the area.

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Boating photos from Heart of England Canals
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Boats Available in Heart of England Canals

A list of boats and craft that are available in this area, ordered alphabetically

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