101 Wonders of the Waterways
A charming and characterful guidebook to the best of Britain’s diverse and fascinating canal network for all waterway enthusiasts.
Beautifully illustrated, this compendium uncovers the extraordinary, notable and surprising places to be found along Britain’s waterways. Our canals and rivers form a 3,000-mile network, and 101 Wonders of the Waterways shows that wherever you are in the country, there will be something nearby to reveal this nostalgia-rich and ever-changing world.
Canal cruising experts Steve Haywood and Moira Haynes bring Britain’s waterways to life with witty and lyrical prose, showcasing many lesser-known gems alongside famous landmarks such as the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. With personal anecdotes, historical insight and travel tips, this is both a companion for explorers and a celebration of Britain’s unique canal heritage.
Table of Contents
- 1 The Midlands
- 2 The North
- 3 The South
- 4 The East
- 5 Wales and the West
- 6 Scotland
About the Authors
Steve Haywood is a writer, journalist and filmmaker, and the author of five previous waterways books. A devoted narrowboater for fifty years, he has written a monthly column for Canal Boat magazine for more than a decade and is also the author of Tales from the Tillerman (Adlard Coles).
Moira Haynes is a trained journalist who has worked for local and regional newspapers. She has spent several years as a liveaboard, cruising the length and breadth of Britain’s canals and navigable rivers.
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A charming and characterful guidebook to the best of Britain’s diverse and fascinating canal network for all waterway enthusiasts.
Beautifully illustrated, this compendium uncovers the extraordinary, notable and surprising places to be found along Britain’s waterways. Our canals and rivers form a 3,000-mile network, and 101 Wonders of the Waterways shows that wherever you are in the country, there will be something nearby to reveal this nostalgia-rich and ever-changing world.
Canal cruising experts Steve Haywood and Moira Haynes bring Britain’s waterways to life with witty and lyrical prose, showcasing many lesser-known gems alongside famous landmarks such as the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. With personal anecdotes, historical insight and travel tips, this is both a companion for explorers and a celebration of Britain’s unique canal heritage.
Table of Contents
- 1 The Midlands
- 2 The North
- 3 The South
- 4 The East
- 5 Wales and the West
- 6 Scotland
About the Authors
Steve Haywood is a writer, journalist and filmmaker, and the author of five previous waterways books. A devoted narrowboater for fifty years, he has written a monthly column for Canal Boat magazine for more than a decade and is also the author of Tales from the Tillerman (Adlard Coles).
Moira Haynes is a trained journalist who has worked for local and regional newspapers. She has spent several years as a liveaboard, cruising the length and breadth of Britain’s canals and navigable rivers.
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A charming and characterful guidebook to the best of Britain’s diverse and fascinating canal network for all waterway enthusiasts.
Beautifully illustrated, this compendium uncovers the extraordinary, notable and surprising places to be found along Britain’s waterways. Our canals and rivers form a 3,000-mile network, and 101 Wonders of the Waterways shows that wherever you are in the country, there will be something nearby to reveal this nostalgia-rich and ever-changing world.
Canal cruising experts Steve Haywood and Moira Haynes bring Britain’s waterways to life with witty and lyrical prose, showcasing many lesser-known gems alongside famous landmarks such as the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. With personal anecdotes, historical insight and travel tips, this is both a companion for explorers and a celebration of Britain’s unique canal heritage.
Table of Contents
- 1 The Midlands
- 2 The North
- 3 The South
- 4 The East
- 5 Wales and the West
- 6 Scotland
About the Authors
Steve Haywood is a writer, journalist and filmmaker, and the author of five previous waterways books. A devoted narrowboater for fifty years, he has written a monthly column for Canal Boat magazine for more than a decade and is also the author of Tales from the Tillerman (Adlard Coles).
Moira Haynes is a trained journalist who has worked for local and regional newspapers. She has spent several years as a liveaboard, cruising the length and breadth of Britain’s canals and navigable rivers.
