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3-Day Route
Brewood, Gnosall & Norbury Short Break
A relaxed short break from Autherley, heading north onto the beautiful Shropshire Union Canal. This is one of the best starter routes because it gives customers pretty villages, canal pubs, countryside cruising and very few locks.
⏱ Suggested duration: 3 days / short break
🔐 Locks: Very low-lock route
✅ Best for: First-timers, couples, families & relaxed crews
⭐ Highlights: Brewood • Gnosall • Norbury Junction • Canal pubs • Countryside cruising
📍 Suggested stops
DayRouteOvernight suggestionDay 1Autherley → BrewoodBrewoodDay 2Brewood → Gnosall / NorburyGnosall or Norbury JunctionDay 3Cruise back towards AutherleyReturn to base
3-Day Route
Brewood, Gnosall & Norbury Short Break
A relaxed short break from Autherley, heading north onto the beautiful Shropshire Union Canal. This is one of the best starter routes because it gives customers pretty villages, canal pubs, countryside cruising and very few locks.
⏱ Suggested duration: 3 days / short break
🔐 Locks: Very low-lock route
✅ Best for: First-timers, couples, families & relaxed crews
⭐ Highlights: Brewood • Gnosall • Norbury Junction • Canal pubs • Countryside cruising
📍 Suggested stops
DayRouteOvernight suggestionDay 1Autherley → BrewoodBrewoodDay 2Brewood → Gnosall / NorburyGnosall or Norbury JunctionDay 3Cruise back towards AutherleyReturn to base
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5 Day Route
🚤 Market Drayton Shropshire Union Escape
A scenic 5-day route from Autherley towards Market Drayton, with peaceful countryside, classic canal villages and welcoming pub stops along the way.
⏱ Duration: 5 days
✅ Best for: Confident beginners, relaxed crews & longer short breaks
⭐ Highlights: Brewood, Gnosall, Norbury Junction, Goldstone Wharf, Market Drayto
5 Day Route
🚤 Market Drayton Shropshire Union Escape
A scenic 5-day route from Autherley towards Market Drayton, with peaceful countryside, classic canal villages and welcoming pub stops along the way.
⏱ Duration: 5 days
✅ Best for: Confident beginners, relaxed crews & longer short breaks
⭐ Highlights: Brewood, Gnosall, Norbury Junction, Goldstone Wharf, Market Drayto
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7 Day Route
🚤 Stourport & Black Country Ring inc Stourport
A full-week narrowboat adventure with peaceful countryside villages, historic canal basins, big lock flights, Netherton Tunnel, Merry Hill and the famous Wolverhampton 21.
Perfect for crews who want a proper cruising holiday with plenty to see, do and explore along the way.
⏱ Approx. cruising: 40 hours
🔐 Locks: 93
👨👩👧👦 Best for: Active crews, repeat boaters & families with older children
⭐ Highlights: Kinver, Stourport Basin, Merry Hill, Netherton Tunnel & Wolverhampton 21
7 Day Route
🚤 Stourport & Black Country Ring inc Stourport
A full-week narrowboat adventure with peaceful countryside villages, historic canal basins, big lock flights, Netherton Tunnel, Merry Hill and the famous Wolverhampton 21.
Perfect for crews who want a proper cruising holiday with plenty to see, do and explore along the way.
⏱ Approx. cruising: 40 hours
🔐 Locks: 93
👨👩👧👦 Best for: Active crews, repeat boaters & families with older children
⭐ Highlights: Kinver, Stourport Basin, Merry Hill, Netherton Tunnel & Wolverhampton 21
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10/11 Days Route
A scenic 10/11-day extended route from Autherley, following the beautiful Shropshire Union Canal and the Llangollen Canal as far as Wrenbury. Expect charming canal villages, historic market towns, traditional pubs, countryside cruising and memorable lock flights.
⏱ Approx. cruising: 88 hours
🔐 Locks: 98
📏 Miles: 170
🗓 Duration: 10/11 days
✅ Best for: Active crews, confident boaters & repeat hirers
⭐ Highlights: Brewood, Gnosall, Audlem, Nantwich, Wrenbury & Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
⚠️ Important: Due to the current breach beyond Wrenbury, boats must turn at Thomason’s Winding Hole near Bridge 22.
10/11 Days Route
A scenic 10/11-day extended route from Autherley, following the beautiful Shropshire Union Canal and the Llangollen Canal as far as Wrenbury. Expect charming canal villages, historic market towns, traditional pubs, countryside cruising and memorable lock flights.
⏱ Approx. cruising: 88 hours
🔐 Locks: 98
📏 Miles: 170
🗓 Duration: 10/11 days
✅ Best for: Active crews, confident boaters & repeat hirers
⭐ Highlights: Brewood, Gnosall, Audlem, Nantwich, Wrenbury & Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker
⚠️ Important: Due to the current breach beyond Wrenbury, boats must turn at Thomason’s Winding Hole near Bridge 22.
Where you'll start & finsh at Autherly Canal Junction
Your narrowboat holiday begins and ends at Autherley Canal Junction, a well-connected starting point just outside Wolverhampton. Easy to reach by car and perfectly placed on the waterways, it’s a convenient base for setting off, returning with ease, and making the most of every moment on the canal.