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Post by Mr Stabby on Nov 10, 2016 16:31:59 GMT
If you have a couple of days spare, the trip to Whaley Bridge (or better still Bugsworth Basin) from Marple Junction and back is very scenic. A good call and not to be missed if time allows. I would also suggest that the ring is done anti clockwise (especially if hiring form Heritage) so that you take the water with you along the Ashton Canal, which can suffer from low pounds. Strangely enough I was just looking at an old ABC Boat Hire catalogue, and from Anderton Marina they recommend travelling clockwise on the Cheshire Ring, and as I've never done the entire ring, I wonder what their logic would be here, as they don't say why they recommend that way?
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Post by junior on Nov 10, 2016 17:51:26 GMT
I've seen plenty of Hire Boats on the Weaver
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Post by Mr Stabby on Nov 10, 2016 18:38:24 GMT
I've seen plenty of Hire Boats on the Weaver We were told we couldn't take our hire boat onto the Weaver, but that may just have been because it was our first time on a narrowboat (we bought our own boat later that week), or it may just be an ABC boat hire rule.
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Post by thebfg on Nov 12, 2016 1:16:55 GMT
Booked time off work. Looked at Anderson boats today. Going to enquire further bit they do allow their boats on the lift.
What's with the forum? I'm using the mobile site but when you click on a thread it changes to the desktop version.
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Post by thebfg on Nov 12, 2016 14:11:39 GMT
Would the Cheshire ring be better or the four counties?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2016 15:18:23 GMT
Both are nice my preference is for the 4 counties because I've had bad experiences in Manchester in the past. Does the Cheshire ring include the Bridgwater canal? I know there is a long stoppage this winter and there have been issues with Cart license holders including hire boaters being harrased for extra tolls. There is a long thread on the Bridgewater at CWDF.
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Post by thebfg on Nov 13, 2016 17:43:30 GMT
Both are nice my preference is for the 4 counties because I've had bad experiences in Manchester in the past. Does the Cheshire ring include the Bridgwater canal? I know there is a long stoppage this winter and there have been issues with Cart license holders including hire boaters being harrased for extra tolls. There is a long thread on the Bridgewater at CWDF. Top Cat Thanks Tc It does indeed. And a couple of days in or around Manchester is in the plan. I'm not sure how they enforce hire boats. As they could potentially return every week. One would hope that their is an agreement in place. But knowing them. They would have to take me to court though. I did read the sonny thread. But dident see anything specific about hire boats. The stoppages I saw end the week before. I might plan both rings incase.
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Post by Mr Stabby on Nov 13, 2016 18:13:03 GMT
Would the Cheshire ring be better or the four counties? Impossible to say. We love bucolic pastoral scenery, but we also love gritty urban decay, I'm sure we'd enjoy the run through Manchester- currently planned for next year- but some folk do find inner cities intimidating.
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Post by stevec on Nov 13, 2016 19:42:57 GMT
The argument for going clockwise around the Cheshire ring is that the longest flight of locks is the Ashton canal. If there are any problems with locks on a ring (more likely in a lot of locks in an urban environment)it means you are delayed and have to catch up by cruising longer each day. - Doing these locks early in your cruise gets them out of the way. I agree this does not effect you from bases on the Macclesfield but starting from say Anderton or Claymoore it makes good sence. The risk of holdups is always a problem with a ring - once you are past the half way point turning round and going back may not be possible in the remaining time.
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Post by thebfg on Nov 14, 2016 9:08:24 GMT
We did the Cheshire ring in a week. It was too much of a rush to make worthwhile, but you still have fun. I would suggest two weeks would be good so that you can enjoy some of the lovely spots. Manchester alone is worth a full day. Rog We do have two weeks. Trying to see what detours we could make. We will do stoke for a day so the kids can take in Harecastle tunnel.
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Post by thebfg on Nov 24, 2016 18:26:31 GMT
Thank you everyone.
We have booked a boat at Anderson boats, Middlewich. We have the two weeks at Easter, We are planning a relaxed trip just cruising and mooring wherever and having a day off here and there to explore. only having to do 4-6 hours a day will give us ample time to ejoy pub lunches, exploring towns etc.
I do have some things in mind already would love to hear what you think and any top tips for mooring and expoloring.
We will stop at Castleford for two nights and then hop up to the bottom of the ashton canal either the next morning or evening to give us two full days in Manchester and observing the 48hr mooring at Casteford. Is picadilly Village the spot where the residents will let you use their gate?
I will be going to the Science and Industry Museum for sure, I am also planning on visiting the Potland Basin Museum.
We will go up to Bugsworth or Whaley bridge for a night, not sure which one yet.
I am thinking of going up the Caldon up to somewhere around Horse bridge/Leek tunnel and spend the night there. We will probaly stay the night near Toby Carvery too. Canalplanner sums it up as.
Total distance is 142 miles and 110 locks. There are at least 19 moveable bridges; 72 small aqueducts or underbridges and 8 tunnels .
This is made up of 116 miles, 5½ furlongs of narrow canals; 25 miles, 2½ furlongs of broad canals; 101 narrow locks; 9 broad locks.
This will take 76 hours, 43 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 13 days, each of which will be 5 hours and 31 minutes.
This includes planned overnight stops and the two days planned off. I imagine another day off will add around half an hour to the other days.
we can always catch up on the last couple of days if necessary.
I look forward to any other suggestions and top tips. According to their website it can be taken down onto the weaver, the Hoeseasons T &C's say you cant. So I am leaving that out for now but we will stop for a look at least. Many thanks Adrian.
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Post by Ditchcrawler on Nov 24, 2016 19:05:06 GMT
Both are nice my preference is for the 4 counties because I've had bad experiences in Manchester in the past. Does the Cheshire ring include the Bridgwater canal? I know there is a long stoppage this winter and there have been issues with Cart license holders including hire boaters being harrased for extra tolls. There is a long thread on the Bridgewater at CWDF. Top Cat Thanks Tc It does indeed. And a couple of days in or around Manchester is in the plan. I'm not sure how they enforce hire boats. As they could potentially return every week. One would hope that their is an agreement in place. But knowing them. They would have to take me to court though. I did read the sonny thread. But dident see anything specific about hire boats. The stoppages I saw end the week before. I might plan both rings incase. The Canal Club ie. old Canal Time dont allow their boats past Dutton Lock
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 24, 2016 19:39:47 GMT
Bell ringing practice Middlewich Tuesday evenings. Pop in, they won't mind. It'll be Bugsworth - no parking spots up the Whaley Bridge arm, chock-a-block with liveaboard gits. Pub (Navigation) at Bugsworth not bad, and Ring O'Bells pub at the Marple junction looked inviting (I went inside). Best scenery parking spot around Furness Vale is literally a stone's throw from the swing bridge just to the north of Furness Vale marina. You may meet the Thunderboater with 180 notches to his stick on that kind of route
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Post by Bad-Bitch on Nov 30, 2016 21:32:45 GMT
Thank you everyone. We have booked a boat at Anderson boats, Middlewich. We have the two weeks at Easter, We are planning a relaxed trip just cruising and mooring wherever and having a day off here and there to explore. only having to do 4-6 hours a day will give us ample time to ejoy pub lunches, exploring towns etc. I do have some things in mind already would love to hear what you think and any top tips for mooring and expoloring. We will stop at Castleford for two nights and then hop up to the bottom of the ashton canal either the next morning or evening to give us two full days in Manchester and observing the 48hr mooring at Casteford. Is picadilly Village the spot where the residents will let you use their gate? I will be going to the Science and Industry Museum for sure, I am also planning on visiting the Potland Basin Museum. We will go up to Bugsworth or Whaley bridge for a night, not sure which one yet. I am thinking of going up the Caldon up to somewhere around Horse bridge/Leek tunnel and spend the night there. We will probaly stay the night near Toby Carvery too. Canalplanner sums it up as. Total distance is 142 miles and 110 locks. There are at least 19 moveable bridges; 72 small aqueducts or underbridges and 8 tunnels . This is made up of 116 miles, 5½ furlongs of narrow canals; 25 miles, 2½ furlongs of broad canals; 101 narrow locks; 9 broad locks. This will take 76 hours, 43 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 13 days, each of which will be 5 hours and 31 minutes. This includes planned overnight stops and the two days planned off. I imagine another day off will add around half an hour to the other days. we can always catch up on the last couple of days if necessary. I look forward to any other suggestions and top tips. According to their website it can be taken down onto the weaver, the Hoeseasons T &C's say you cant. So I am leaving that out for now but we will stop for a look at least. Many thanks Adrian. further changes to the bridgewater. Bridgewater closure now Mon 09.01.17 to Fri 30.04.17
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Post by thebfg on Dec 1, 2016 11:19:24 GMT
Thank you everyone. We have booked a boat at Anderson boats, Middlewich. We have the two weeks at Easter, We are planning a relaxed trip just cruising and mooring wherever and having a day off here and there to explore. only having to do 4-6 hours a day will give us ample time to ejoy pub lunches, exploring towns etc. I do have some things in mind already would love to hear what you think and any top tips for mooring and expoloring. We will stop at Castleford for two nights and then hop up to the bottom of the ashton canal either the next morning or evening to give us two full days in Manchester and observing the 48hr mooring at Casteford. Is picadilly Village the spot where the residents will let you use their gate? I will be going to the Science and Industry Museum for sure, I am also planning on visiting the Potland Basin Museum. We will go up to Bugsworth or Whaley bridge for a night, not sure which one yet. I am thinking of going up the Caldon up to somewhere around Horse bridge/Leek tunnel and spend the night there. We will probaly stay the night near Toby Carvery too. Canalplanner sums it up as. Total distance is 142 miles and 110 locks. There are at least 19 moveable bridges; 72 small aqueducts or underbridges and 8 tunnels . This is made up of 116 miles, 5½ furlongs of narrow canals; 25 miles, 2½ furlongs of broad canals; 101 narrow locks; 9 broad locks. This will take 76 hours, 43 minutes. You have asked for it to be done in 13 days, each of which will be 5 hours and 31 minutes. This includes planned overnight stops and the two days planned off. I imagine another day off will add around half an hour to the other days. we can always catch up on the last couple of days if necessary. I look forward to any other suggestions and top tips. According to their website it can be taken down onto the weaver, the Hoeseasons T &C's say you cant. So I am leaving that out for now but we will stop for a look at least. Many thanks Adrian. further changes to the bridgewater. Bridgewater closure now Mon 09.01.17 to Fri 30.04.17 Thank you. I will have to keep an eye open. Could go tbe other way. We start on the sat 8th I think
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