Detailed classification into broad and narrow canals, rivers and tidal rivers. Includes historical navigations and highlights navigations under restoration. Shows canal features of interest and major lock flights, tunnels and inclined planes. Details of navigation authorities and canal societies.
Identifies narrow and broad canals, navigable rivers, tidal river navigations and waterways under restoration.
Shows position of locaks, tunnels, access roads, boat hire bases and waterways related visitor attractions. Detailed inset maps of the Norfolk Broads, Birmingham Canal Navigations, London area and Scottish navigations. Lists licensing offices and maximum craft dimensions.
Each waterway is fully illustrated with colour Ordnance Survey mapping with navigational symbols and towpaths clearly marked. Essential notes cover planning a cruise, safety on the water, using locks, bridges and winding holes, and the location of boatyards and moorings.
Detailed information is also included on the history of each canal, places of interest along the way and waterside pubs and restaurants. The inclusion of accessible and attractive walks and cycle rides make this the indispensible guide for all users of the inland waterways.
Includes colour Ordnance Survey maps; locks, towpaths and boating facilities; comprehensive naviagtional notes; places of interest along the waterways; pubs and restaurants; and, walks and cycle rides.