Canal Boat Holiday Base Information - Base 29 on the Four Counties Ring

Location

Base 29 is at the junction of the Shropshire Union and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canals, this base has three fleets of modern and well-designed narrowboats.

On the Four Counties Ring and Black Country Rings the base leads to the open countryside of Shropshire or Staffordshire, with an extensive choice of routes whether you want a one week or two week cruise or a short break.

Routes from this base

Short Break routes

Follow sections of the Four Counties Ring either to north or south for a scenic short break

One Week routes

Four Counties Ring: 94 locks 54 hours
A varied and rural route which is the most popular ring from this base. It is a possible route for an active crew in one week. For more information and maps see the Four Counties Ring guide

Shropshire Union Canal: 86 locks 55 hours
Cruise at your leisure through unspoilt countryside, picturesque villages and towns with the historic city of Chester or the boat museum at Ellesmere Port as your turning point. Or if you want a more leisurely week turn at Nantwich

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal: 66 locks 28 hours
Head south and the canal passes through lovely Staffordshire countryside en-route to the historic canal town of Stourport-on-Severn with an array of welcoming pubs and restaurants. A leisurely trip, ideal for novice boaters

Black Country Ring: 79 locks 39 hours
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.

Two Week routes

Llangollen Canal: 100 locks 75 hours
Cruise to the navigable limit in the welsh hills, the Llangollen combines all the elements of a scenic cruise with the unforgettable splendor of the Chirk and Pontcysyllte Aqueducts