Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal North
From Autherley you are ideally placed to explore the Northen Section of the Staffs & Worcs Canal to Tixall Wide
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Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal North
Locks: 24
Miles: 40
Hours (Approx.): 21
From Autherley you are ideally placed to explore the Northen Section of the Staffs & Worcs Canal
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 Cross Green
Make your way back towards Autherley, stopping at the Anchor pub in Cross Green.
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Cross Green to Autherley
Return your boat before 9.00am.
Section Summary: 3 miles, 1 lock, 1 hour 20 minutes cruising
Guidebooks / Maps
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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