Cruising Guides - England: Rivers and Canals

Britain's Canals- A Handbook (Revised Edition)

With over 2,000 miles of navigable waterway in the UK, Britain's canals are an asset to be treasured by everyone. Nick Corble has written an accessible guide which will help you get the best out of a visit or a boating holiday on the canal network.

Whether your interest lies in the history, the flora and fauna to be found along the towpath, or even the types of boats and their decoration, there is enough in "Britain's Canals: A Handbook" to inform and entertain you.
Seeking to appeal to and aid the interested tourist, dog-walker, passer-by, or even hopeful boat-buyer, this handbook is packed with tips, hints and useful facts, presented in layman's terms and helping the reader discover what makes our canals so special.
A wealth of illustrations in full colour makes this the perfect primer for anyone who wants to know more about Britain's waterways.

Nick Corble writes extensively on canals and there is little he does not know about the network of waterways that criss-cross Britain. This is his seventh book on canals and canal history.

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Author:	Nick Corble
Details:	96 pages, 9.25 x 6.5 in (23.5 x 16.5 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	150 color photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2016)
ISBN:	9781445658131

East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion - A Yachtsman's Pilot and Cruising Guide to the Waters from Lowestoft to Ramsgate

Well established as 'the East Coast yachtsman's bible', this 20th edition of Jan Harber's classic cruising companion marks the book's 60th anniversary. Dating back to 1956 when Jack Coote, Jan's father, produced the first black and white edition, "East Coast Rivers" now extending from Lowestoft to Ramsgate, continues to cover the rivers, curlew-haunted creeks and intricate shoals and swatchways of the Thames Estuary and surrounding rivers.

Comprehensive pilotage and nautical information based on years of local knowledge is complemented by port information and local maritime history, helping cruising sailors to make the most of their visit to the East Coast.
The text is illustrated throughout with updated charts and photographs, including spectacular aerial shots of a number of the rivers and entrances that make up this cherished cruising ground.
Not only a pilot guide, this is the memoir of a family's history; exploring, capturing and celebrating this extraordinary sailing area.

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Author:	Janet Harber
Details:	208 pages, 12 x 8.7 x 0.79 in (30.5 x 22 x 2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	200+ color photos, 45 maps
Language:	English
Publisher:	Fernhurst Books (GB, 2016)
ISBN:	9781909911512

Inland Waterways of Great Britain (8th edition)

The standard reference to the waterways of England, Wales and Scotland has been completely revised. The 8th edition retains the format of previous editions but, throughout, details are updated and the work has been widened in its scope to appeal not only to navigators but to all users of the waterways.
Full colour throughout.

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Author:	Jane Cumberlidge
Details:	300 pages, 12 x 8.5 x 2.13 in (30.5 x 21.5 x 5.4 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many color photos and maps
Language:	English
Publisher:	Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd (GB, 2009)
ISBN:	9781846230103

Inshore Britain

An invaluable resource when planning a journey by small boat anywhere along Britain's coast. Designed to provide guidance for sea kayakers, it is also appropriate for those making day trips in small craft.

Full of sound and practical advice, providing essential guidance on aspects of safety and incorporating an exhaustive directory of useful information, this is the most comprehensive guide to Britain's inshore waters available in a single volume.

'Inshore Britain' is an anthology of articles, each dealing with a particular stretch of coast around Britain, that were first published in Canoeist magazine. Stuart Fisher's commentary is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Britain's long and varied coastline. The text is fully illustrated with full colour mapping and the author's photography.

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Author:	Stuart Fisher
Details:	366 pages, 11.6 x 8.5 x 0.83 in (29.5 x 21.5 x 2.1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many color photos and maps
Language:	English
Publisher:	Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd (GB, 2006)
ISBN:	9780852889060

Map of the Inland Waterways of Great Britain

First published over 60 years ago when interest in reviving Britain's network of navigable and rivers was starting to gather pace, this map provides the best coverage of the system in England, Wales and Scotland.
Distances, the number of locks and restricting dimensions are given for each waterway. The simple cartography defines rivers, broad and narrow canals against generalized relief and the major road network.
The 2016 edition has been updated to show progress in restoration schemes and other changes.

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Author:	Jane Cumberlidge
Details:	1 pages, 10.25 x 7.5 x 0.47 in (26 x 19 x 1.2 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many color photos and maps
Language:	English
Publisher:	Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd (GB, 2016)
ISBN:	9781846238277

The Inland Waterways Manual - The complete guide to boating on rivers, lakes and canals (3rd Edition)

There are more than 4000 miles of navigable waterways in Great Britain, with more in Ireland and Europe. Peaceful canals, bustling rivers, glorious lakes - there is something for everyone.

This book will tell the reader all they need to know about how to get afloat - which boat to choose, whether to hire or buy, how much it will cost, and where they can go. Boat handling and manoeuvring are covered in detail, along with maintenance and repair. And there is a section on trailer boating for those who want to keep their boat at home, advice on living aboard for long periods, night-time navigation and training.

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Author:	Emrhys Barrell
Details:	224 pages, 9.25 x 6.1 x 0.47 in (23.5 x 15.5 x 1.2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many color photos and drawings
Language:	English
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (GB, 2006)
ISBN:	9780713676365

The River Nene - A guide for river users

With support from the Inland Waterways Association, Friends of the River Nene and others, and drawing on his longstanding connection with the river, Roger Green has thoroughly revised and updated this popular guide.
A new design includes thorough navigation notes alongside more detailed maps of the canal and river, showing the main features of the navigation.

Helpful tables indicate mileages and likely timings between locks to help with passage planning and also provide further information on all the moorings, facilities and services, many of which have been much improved in recent years. Other features of interest such as canoe launch access and portage points are also shown.
Details of facilities, walking and cycling routes and local history add useful information. Photographs help to highlight points of interest along the way and confirm this guide to be the essential companion for anyone planning to navigate the river, whether by boat, canoe, bicycle or on foot.

Covers the River Nene from Northampton to Peterborough (Dog-in-a-Doublet Lock) including the Grand Union Canal (Northampton Arm).

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Author:	Roger Green
Details:	9 x 6.7 x 0.51 in (24 x 17 x 1.3 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	many color photos and maps
Language:	English
Publisher:	Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd (GB, 2020)
ISBN:	9781786791634