Favourite Moorings
Grand Union Canal
Crick Wharf on the Leicester Line of the Grand Union Canal by Adrian Chandler. “A narrowboat was emerging from beneath the new footbridge and preparing to moor, and the hawthorn trees were leaning over the water, heavy with red berries,” says Adrian.
Birmingham Canal Navigations
This stunning reflection of boats moored in the still waters of Gas Street Basin in central Birmingham was captured by Irina Zhigulina.
Bridgewater Canal
Rural moorings near Lymm on the Bridgewater Canal by Fiona Gardner (instagram.com/nb_albion)
Trent & Mersey Canal
Wychnor on the Trent & Mersey Canal by Steve Teratsia (instagram.com/steve.teratsia).
Kennet & Avon Canal
This summery scene of boats lining the banks of the Kennet & Avon Canal at Kintbury Lock was taken by Jim Hellier.
The Caen Hill Flight on the Kennet & Avon Canal, by Paul Biggs. It’s an ideal pitstop for crew to gather their strength before tackling the 29 locks.
Macclesfield Canal
Bollington Wharf on the Macclesfield Canal by Brian McGuigan (instagram.com/coalboat_alton).
Llangollen Canal
Alison Harris moored her boat under the trees at Trevor on the Llangollen Canal last summer.
Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal
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A beautiful autumnal scene on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal at Kinver, by Graham Gough. We love how the striking foliage appears to tumble down into the water and contrasts with the brightly coloured narrowboats.
Coventry Canal
Tranquil moorings on the Coventry Canal at Alvecote, close to Alvecote Pools nature reserve and the ruins of a Benedictine priory, by Bernard Hedderman.
River Mersey
Has Liverpool’s Salthouse Dock ever looked better than in this night-time picture taken by Pak Hung Chan? The well-serviced moorings are steeped in maritime history and are ideally located for exploring the city’s shops, cultural attractions and eateries.
Great Haywood Junction
Winter moorings at Great Haywood, the junction of the Trent & Mersey and Staffs & Worcs canals, by Brian Walker. The Staffordshire village’s facilities and the nearby Shugborough Estate visitor attraction make this a popular stop for boaters.
