There are over 2000 miles of inland waterways in England, varying in character wherever they lie. Rose Narrowboats' fleet is based at the heart of this network of waterways, giving you a generous choice of routes to cruise and places to see. But of course you will have fresh views all the way. Practice has shown that certain routes are more feasible than others and some require two or three weeks to complete. We describe the One-week routes here.
Hours shown are approximate and include the return journey.
50 hours 23 wide and 3 narrow locks to negotiate each way via Braunston and Napton Junctions. The route gives you plenty of time to visit the Regency centre of Leamington Spa and Warwick with its castle and antique shops. A bus ride from Warwick takes you to Kenilworth or Stratford upon Avon. After Hawkesbury Junction with its cast iron bridge and Engine House, the rural Ashby Canal passes near Twycross Zoo, the Battlefield at Bosworth and Market Bosworth. You can visit the basin in the centre of Coventry and it is worth also making the pretty trip to the canal village of Braunston and back via Rugby and Hillmorton Locks.