Four Counties and the Welsh Canals

Four Counties and the Welsh Canals
Author: Collins Maps
Publisher: HarperCollins (UK)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-03
Genre: Canals
ISBN: 9780007452590

"Popular guide covering the canals and waterways in Wales and to the south of Liverpool. Colour Ordnance Survey" -- Publisher description.

Birmingham and the Heart of England

Birmingham and the Heart of England
Author: Collins Maps
Publisher: Times Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-03
Genre: Canals
ISBN: 9780007538997

This guide covers the canals and waterways around Birmingham and central England. Colour Ordnance Survey maps clearly show locks, towpaths and boating facilities. Also featured are navigational notes as well as descriptions of the towns and villages, pubs and restaurants alongside the waterways.

Narrowboating for Beginners

Narrowboating for Beginners
Author: Jennifer Petkus
Publisher:
Total Pages: 150
Release: 2016-01-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9780692608258

From teaching how to steer a narrowboat to how to flush the toilet, Narrowboating for Beginners will help a first-time boater pretend at least a delusional self-confidence when given the keys to a 60-foot-long, 15-ton metal boat. Topics include how to turn a lock, moor, swing a bridge, light the stove, tie a knot and start the engine. Includes many illustrations and diagrams, including a lock flowchart, scannable QR codes and numerous shortened URLs. If you buy the paperback edition at Amazon, the Kindle version is included free. Visit NarrowboatingforBeginners.com for up to date information.

Four Counties and the Welsh Canals: for Everyone with an Interest in Britain's Canals and Rivers (Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides)

Four Counties and the Welsh Canals: for Everyone with an Interest in Britain's Canals and Rivers (Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides)
Author: Nicholson Waterways Guides
Publisher: Nicholson
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-01-19
Genre: England
ISBN: 9780008546687

The bestselling guides to Britain's canals and rivers for over 50 years. This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways in Wales and to the south of Liverpool. Contains essential information for walking, cycling, canoeing and paddleboarding. Covered in this guide are: Caldon Canal, Llangollen Canal, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, Neath & Tennant and Swansea Canals, Montgomery Canal, Shropshire Union Canal, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Trent & Mersey Canal, River Weaver. The detailed Ordnance Survey® maps clearly show the location of essential features such as locks, towpaths and boating facilities, as well as pubs, shops and restaurants in the area. There are comprehensive navigational notes and descriptive text on the history of each canal, and on local services and places of interest, for which postcodes are included - ideal for use with sat-navs. Useful information for canoeing and paddleboarding. In print for 50 years, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain's canals and rivers. These bestselling guides are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain's inland waterways - from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclists and visitors.

Bibliography of Nautical Books

Bibliography of Nautical Books
Author: Alan Obin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 886
Release: 2000-02
Genre:
ISBN: 9780948646157

This is the 15th annual edition of the Bibliography of Nautical Books, a reference guide to over 14,000 nautical publications. It deals specifically with the year 2000.

Four Counties and the Welsh Canals

Four Counties and the Welsh Canals
Author: Collins UK Publishing Staff
Publisher: Collins
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-03-02
Genre: England
ISBN: 9780007281640

First published in the 1970s, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain’s inland waterways--experienced boaters and those planning their first boat trip, walkers, cyclists, and visitors. Maps show locks, bridges, tunnels, aqueducts, winding holes, and the towpath; waterpoints, sanitary stations, pump out facilities, and refuse disposal; boatyards, pubs, restaurants, and shops; and mile markers and milestones (distance in miles and number of locks to strategic points along the waterways). Text includes the history of each canal; local services and places of interest, pubs and restaurants; and opportunities for walking and cycling. Comprehensive navigational notes include maximum dimensions and low bridges; mileages, advice, and potential hazards; and navigation authorities and contact details. Waterways covered in this guide: Caldon and Leek Canals, Llangollen Canal, Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal, Neath & Tennant and Swansea Canals, Montgomery Canal, Shropshire Union Canal, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Trent & Mersey Canal, and River Weaver.