Day 3: Birmingham to Phepson Farm, 26.7 miles
On Saturday my goal was to go south from Birmingham, following the canal to Hanbury Wharf, just east of Droitwich
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CRT promoting canals for beginners
I received a request to mention a Canal & River Trust promotion: Holidays for first-time boaters. The story at the
Read moreExperiencing the Anderton Boat Lift
David Johns has another great video on his YouTube Channel Cruising The Cut, this time of the Anderton Boat Lift.
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Getting around in Birmingham
As I mentioned in an earlier post, I will rent a bike from On Your Bike in Birmingham, but
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My camera/audio equipment
Cameras iOS devices Audio Accessories Bags
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Upset over Scottish Canals levies on narrowboat hire operators
Capercaillie Cruisers recently announced they may have to consider quitting their Falkirk hire base because of increased levies from Scottish Canals.
Read moreItinerary of the West Midlands trip
Map Legend —— Off-canal bike routes —— The “official” canals of my trip —— Some of the other canals in
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Getting around in the West Midlands
Because the name of my book and documentary is to be Cycling the Canals of Britain, a bike will be my
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I never consciously decided that I would ride a bike alone on the Worcester & Birmingham and Stratford-upon-Avon canals in
Read moreInterviews planned for Cycling the Canals of Britain
I hope to film a lot of interviews while cycling on the canals and also while in Birmingham, Worcester and
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