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Shropshire Union / Llangollen Canal

Still a beautiful route, unfortunately the canal past Wrenbury is not longer accessible due to a massive breach. You can no longer reach the Pontcysyllte aqueduct or Llangollen making, this a 10/11 day trip.

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These route suggestions are offered in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. It is up to you to decide on your own stops and to ensure you return to the base at the agreed time.

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Shropshire Union / Llangollen Canal

Hours (Approx.): 88
Locks: 98
Miles: 170
Still a beautiful route, unfortunately the canal past Wrenbury is not longer accessible due to a massive breach (CRT Link). This means you can no longer boat the Pontcysyllte aqueduct or reach Llangollen and shortens your route to a 10/11 day trip.

Autherley to Brewood

Pick up your boat from Autherley in the afternoon, and after your instruction, head north on the Shropshire Union Canal. 2 hours cruising will see you to your evening mooring at Brewood.
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Section Summary: 5 miles & 2 hours cruising

Brewood to Goldstone Wharf

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Section Summary: 18 miles, 1 lock and 7 1/2 hours cruising

Goldstone Wharf to Audlem

Lots of locks today, but you are rewarded by a delightful stop in the Shropshire Village of Audlem
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Section Summary: 10 miles, 23 locks, 8 hours cruising

Audlem to Burland visitor moorings

Today sees you turn onto the Llangollen canal and head towards Wales.
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Section Summary: 9 miles, 9 locks and 5 hours cruising.

Burland Visitor moorings to Wrenbury

A short day today reaching the current limit of Navigation at Wrenbury due to the Breach in December 2025. It is essential you turn at
Thomason's Winding hole, near Bridge 22. Even though the canal continues another 6 miles to the actual breach, this is the last chance to turn around.
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Section Summary: 6 miles, 5 locks and 5 hours cruising

Wrenbury to Nantwich

Leaving the Llangollen canal today, you turn south onto the Shropshire Union Canal and head for a mooring on the embankment, up above the market town of Nantwich.
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Section Summary: 9 miles, 9 locks and 5 & 1/2 hours cruising.

Nantwich to Adderley

Continue South along the Shropshire union past Audlem to the visitor moorings at Hawksmoor, just below the Adderley Lock flight
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Section Summary: 8.5 miles, 17 locks and 6 hours cruising.

Adderley to Norbury Junction.

The visitor moorings for the night are to the north, just before you reach the junction
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Section Summary: 14 & 1/2 miles, 10 locks and 7 & 1/5 hours cruising.

Norbury Junction to Pendeford

Your final full days cruising before handing your boat back tomorrow.
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Section Summary: 14 miles, 1 lock and 6 hours cruising

Pendeford to Autherley

Only 1 & 1/2 miles back to the boatyard, allowing you to return your boat on time without having to get up too early!
Section Summary: 1 & 1/2 miles, 0 locks and 30 minutes cruising.

Guidebooks / Maps

Pearson's Welsh Waters

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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