ROUTES &
Avon Ring
10 Day Trip
The ring is 109 miles and 130 locks long.
The Avon Ring is made up of two rivers and two narrow canals, just possible in a week, more relaxed in two! The River Severn and its tributary the Warwickshire River Avon will take you to Stratford upon Avon, from where the hard work begins on the heavily locked Stratford Canal and Worcester and Birmingham Canal. But the wonderful ‘Heart of England’ countryside makes it all worthwhile!
Birmingham Ring
1 Week Trip
The ring is 109 miles and 130 locks long.
The ring is 45 miles and 49 locks long. The nearest place on the ring to Lyons Boatyard is Deep Cuttings Junction which is 7 miles away making the total trip 61 miles and 49 locks
Black Country Ring
1 Week Trip
A relatively short but locky ring mixing countryside, former industry and modern city-centre Birmingham.
The ring is 75 miles and 79 locks long. The nearest place on the ring to Lyons Boatyard is Deep Cuttings Junction which is 7 miles away making the total trip 91 miles and 79 locks.
Droitwich Ring
1 Week Trip
Completed in 2011 with the re-opening of the Droitwich Canals this attractive short ring comprises a mix of narrow and broad canals and a short stretch of the River Severn. It passes through attractive countryside and interesting places including Droitwich and Worcester.
The ring is 20 miles and 33 locks long. The nearest place on the ring to Lyons Boatyard is Hanbury Junction which is 17 miles and 42 locks away making the total trip 55 miles and 117 locks
North Stratford Ring
10 Day Trip
The ring is 107 miles and 90 locks long.
Between central Birmingham and Kingswood via the North Stratford and the top end of the Grand Union Canal
Stourport Ring
10 Day Trip
Offering an interesting mix of river, country and cities this route includes the southern half of the Staffs & Worcs, the whole of the BCN Main Line and the Worcester and Birmingham.
The ring is 82 miles and 116 locks long. The nearest place on the ring to Lyons Boatyard is King’s Norton Junction which is 2 miles away making the total trip 86 miles and 116 locks.
A popular route for the enthusiast, the Warwickshire Ring contrasts very scenic rural areas with some urban sections. It passes near famous landmarks such as Warwick Castle and Coventry Cathedral, with an option to visit the redeveloped Birmingham city centre canalside hub area.
DISTANCE, TIME, AND LOCKS 103 miles, 65 hours cruising, 94/107 locks
An energetic week’s cruise, the Ring has upwards of 94 locks depending on your route through Birmingham. We advise you to take 10 days to two weeks and visit the many sights and attractions like Drayton Manor theme park.
