Nantwich
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Take a leisurely cruise down the scenic Shropshire Union Canal, dotted with pretty towns and villages, to the home of Gingerbread at Market Drayton, and onwards to Brewood in Staffordshire.
Four Counties Ring A cruise with something for everyone through the counties of Shropshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands. This route can be done by experienced and energetic crews in just 7 nights
LLangollen Canal A spectacular route taking in the entire length of the Llangollen Canal, with a wonderful variety of countryside views, friendly canalside towns, some relaxing lock-free sections, a few tunnels and 2 incredible aqueducts including the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in Wales.
Anderton Boat Lift Perfect for beginners, this route through the Cheshire countryside passes through pretty towns and villages, a couple of aqueducts, a few tunnels, and the opportunity to visit the Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre where boats are lifted down to the River Weaver below.
Llangollen - Seeped in myth and legend the town is best known for hosting the International Musical Eisteddfod every July which brings in some 120,000 visitors and turns the town into a vibrant international stage. The town is a haven for shoppers looking for interesting and unusual gifts. Take a picnic up to the amazing horseshoes falls which is a pleasant stroll away these artificial falls are build on the River Dee. Take a ride on the Llangollen steam railway and view some of the country's most breathtaking scenery.
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Address : Marina, Basin End, Chester Rd,, Nantwich, CW5 8LB
By Road : Leave M6 Motorway at Junction 16 Follows signed to Crewe/Nantwich At the first roundabout carry straight on towards Nantwich/Crewe The next 3 roundabouts go straight over heading towards Nantwich At the next roundabout take the first exit onto Pratchetts Row/A534 At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Water-Lode/B5341 for 1 mile Turn right onto Chester Road/B5341 Then the Marina is 0.2 miles on your right, enter the first carpark
By Rail : The nearest rail station is Nantwich where we are just a short taxi ride away. Nantwich rail station can be reached from London Euston and Birmingham New Street.
By Air : Manchester Airport is 50 minutes away (37.9 miles) Birmingham Airport is 1 hours 20 mins away (70 miles)
| Route Name | Route Type | Days | Cruising Hours | Locks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlewich from Nantwich | Few Locks | 3.00 | 11.50 | 8 | |||
| Chester and return from Nantwich | Few Locks | 3.00 | 13.00 | 12 | |||
| Market Drayton and return from Nantwich | Rural | 3.00 to 4.00 | 16.00 | 44 | |||
| Ellesmere Port from Nantwich | City | 4.00 to 7.00 | 24.00 | 28 | |||
| Whitchurch and return from Nantwich | Rural | 4.00 | 20.00 | 38 | |||
| Anderton Boat Lift from Nantwich marina | Rural | 4.00 | 23.00 | 16 | |||
| Llangollen and aqueducts and return from Nantwich | Rural | 7.00 to 11.00 | 47.50 | 42 | |||
| The tranquil Shropshire Union Canal from Nantwich | Rural | 7.00 | 39.50 | 58 | |||
| Manchester Timperley and return from Nantwich | Few Locks | 7.00 | 38.50 | 18 | |||
| Brewood and return from Nantwich | Rural | 7.00 | 35.00 | 56 | |||
| Lymm and return from Nantwich | Few Locks | 7.00 | 35.00 | 18 | |||
| Stafford and historic Shugborough hall from Nantwich | Rural | 10.00 to 14.00 | 61.00 | 82 | |||
| Four Counties Ring from Nantwich | Ring | 10.00 to 14.00 | 61.00 | 94 | |||
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Accommodation : Please check www.airbnb.co.uk or www.booking.com for local availability.
Taxis : Haightons Taxis: 01270 624574 ML Taxis: 01270 667585
Groceries : Aldi - Phone 0800 0420800 (5 minute drive) Morrisons - Phone 01270 627426 (5 minute drive) Sainsburys - Phone 01270 628856 (8 minute drive
Bike Hire : N/a