Suggestions - Next 1 Week Hire

[mark99]

Hi All,

 

After a frantic hire week (Wrenbury to Llangollen and back) we wish a more relaxed (hire) break early next year (April/May).

 

We would like to cruise no more than about 5-8 miles per day for a week.

 

Any suggestions?

 

We like scenic, quieter waterways and don't need a circular route (just as well!).

 

Thinking of the South Oxford (don't know where exactlyand would welcome suggestions for a length close to a decent hire yard) or will consider other canal waterways anywhere.

 

TIA

 

Mark

[Night Hawk]

Hi All,

 

After a frantic hire week (Wrenbury to Llangollen and back) we wish a more relaxed (hire) break early next year (April/May).

 

We would like to cruise no more than about 5-8 miles per day for a week.

 

Any suggestions?

 

We like scenic, quieter waterways and don't need a circular route (just as well!).

 

Thinking of the South Oxford (don't know where exactlyand would welcome suggestions for a length close to a decent hire yard) or will consider other canal waterways anywhere.

 

TIA

 

Mark

 

Why not go from Wrenbury t'uther way and head for Chester. Much less stressful and some outstanding views - Beeston Castle for example. You could do the trip easily in a week and there are some great waterside watering holes - Cotton Arms (Wrenbury), Jolly Tar (Barbridge Junction), Shadey Oak (Beeston)....and great shopping in Chester of course!

 

A x

[RichardH]

Naturally I am biased and would say the L&L is an absolute must.

 

Relatively quiet, stunning scenary and lovely towns such as Skipton.

[cotswoldsman]

Naturally I am biased and would say the L&L is an absolute must.

 

Relatively quiet, stunning scenary and lovely towns such as Skipton.

 

would quite agree

[pwl]

Problem with the south Oxford is you can get red status (unsafe to navigate) on the Cherwell section, though it is a very pretty canal. What about the Ashby http://www.waterscape.com/canals-and-rivers/ashby-canal Very relaxing, no locks and if you like history you can visit Bosworth field.

 

P

[Chris J W]

A vote for the Ashby here, too. Lovely stretch. (Unless it's windy - that can be fun!)

 

There's the Macclesfield; a good day locking up, stunning views as you go across the top for a few days (and include the Upper Peak Forrest, too, if you can), and then a good day locking down again. (And you may even get forum members DaveAndDebby volunteering for a day of locking!)

 

Or, as suggested, start from Wrenbury, but then head south to Nantwich and Market Drayton and beyond.

[Debby]

There's the Macclesfield; a good day locking up, stunning views as you go across the top for a few days (and include the Upper Peak Forrest, too, if you can), and then a good day locking down again. (And you may even get forum members DaveAndDebby volunteering for a day of locking!)

 

DaveandDebby will always volunteer for a day of locking, especially if it involves Bosley - and work doesn't interfere.

 

Yes, another vote for the Macclesfield. Beautiful scenery, and a few good pubs.