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101 Wonders of the Waterways

Whether you’re a waterways enthusiast, a walker, a cyclist or simply planning a day out somewhere new, you’ll find plenty to surprise, intrigue and delight you in this beautiful compendium of the many extraordinary places to be discovered in Britain’s waterways.

This guide covers the whole of Great Britain, from Scotland’s majestic Caledonian Canal to England’s marshy Fenland drains. It includes such wonders as the world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, to Grafton Regis in Northamptonshire, with its long royal history and its contentious link to William Shakespeare.

Highlighted along the way are the unique features that make canals so characterful, including boatman’s back cabins decorated wtih roses and castles, curious ‘Hobbit Houses’ in the sides of bridges and the boatyard that’s like an installation from Tate Modern.

This is the ideal guide to help you find perfect picnic spots in summer, or curl up with by the fire in winter to dream of inspiring adventures.