Canals of Britain : The Comprehensive Guide

Canals of Britain is the most comprehensive and absorbing survey of Britain's canal network ever published. It provides a fascinating insight into the linked up waterways as well as the isolated cuts and quiet waters which may not be fully navigable by larger craft. Infinitely varied, it passes picturesque open countryside, wild moorland, coastal harbours, historic industrial buildings, modern city centres, canalside public houses and abundant wildlife. Stuart Fisher looks at every aspect of the canals - their construction, rich history, stunning scenery, heritage, incredible engineering, impressive architecture and even their associated folklore, wildlife and art. Enticing photographs give a flavour of each place and places of interest close to the canals are included. Each canal is intricately mapped. For those who are keen to explore that little bit further, the book goes to points beyond which others usually turn back, with information on little-known parts of the system, offering a new insight into this country's unique, surprising and beautiful canal network. Attractive, inspiring and also a practical guide, Canals of Britain has proved very popular with walkers, cyclists, narrowboaters, canoeists, kayakers and others wanting to get the most out of Britain's canals. This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the ever-changing landscape of Britain's canals, and includes many new colour photographs to help bring them to life. Cover Title Copyright Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Birmingham Canal Navigations, Old Main Loop Line 2. Birmingham Canal Navigations, New Main Line 3. Wyrley & Essington Canal 4. Walsall Canal 5. Daw End Branch 6. Tame Valley Canal 7. Birmingham & Fazeley Canal 8. Coventry Canal 9. Ashby Canal 10. Oxford Canal 11. Grand Union Canal 12. Grand Union Canal, Leicester Line 13. Cromford Canal 14. Erewash Canal 15. Grantham Canal 16. Grand Union Canal, Aylesbury Arm 17. Wendover Arm 18. Grand Union Canal, Paddington Arm 19. Regent’s Canal 20. Royal Military Canal 21. Basingstoke Canal 22. Kennet & Avon Canal 23. Grand Western Canal 24. Bridgwater & Taunton Canal 25. Gloucester & Sharpness Canal 26. Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal 27. Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, Crumlin Branch 28. Neath Canal 29. Tennant Canal 30. Stratford-upon-Avon Canal 31. Worcester & Birmingham Canal 32. Droitwich Barge Canal 33. Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal 34. Stourbridge Canal 35. Shropshire Union Canal 36. Llangollen Canal 37. Montgomery Canal 38. Shropshire Union Canal, Middlewich Branch 39. Trent & Mersey Canal 40. Macclesfield Canal 41. Caldon Canal 42. St Helens Canal 43. Bridgewater Canal 44. Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Leigh Branch 45. Bridgewater Canal, Stretford & Leigh Branch 46. Rochdale Canal 47. Ashton Canal 48. Peak Forest Canal 49. Huddersfield Narrow Canal 50. Calder & Hebble Navigation 51. Leeds & Liverpool Canal 52. Aire & Calder Navigation 53. Aire & Calder Navigation, Wakefield Section 54. Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Rufford Branch 55. Lancaster Canal 56. Pocklington Canal 57. Driffield Canal 58. Louth Canal 59. Stainforth & Keadby Canal 60. Chesterfield Canal 61. Fossdyke Navigation 62. Union Canal 63. Forth & Clyde Canal 64. Crinan Canal 65. Caledonian Canal Index "Canals of Great Britain is the most comprehensive and absorbing survey of Britain's canal network ever published. From picturesque open countryside, to wild moorland, coastal harbours and modern city centres, this book provides a fascinating insight into the linked up waterways as well as the isolated cuts and quiet waters that make up this expansive network