[Lock-free or few-lock 1 week cruise]

Thank you all for your swift responses - a great help! Maybe we'll do the North Oxford-Ashby one trip and the Mon & Brec for another. I notice a slight lack of enthusiasm for the Lancaster?! Will keep an eye open for any more replies. Happy boating!

[Lock-free or few-lock 1 week cruise]

Hi all,

My wife and I have had many a wonderful canal holiday and she has always been happy to work the locks as she gets a little claustrophobic going down them in the boat. Unfortunately, her health and stamina have deteriorated and so we are looking for a route for a week which would be a little less demanding. I have found some possibilities which I will list below and was wondering if anyone would be kind enough to suggest any more?

 

1. Lancaster Canal

2. North Oxford, Coventry, Ashby Canals.

3. Mon & Brec Canal (a few locks at one end I know)

The more rural the better!

 

Many thanks!