Leisurely one-week cruise

Autherley to Stourport-on-Severn

Heading south from Autherley the canal passes through lovely Staffordshire countryside en route to the historic canal town of Stourport-on-Severn with an array of welcoming pubs and restaurants. A leisurely trip for novice boaters.

52Miles
66Locks
35Hours
7Nights
AUTHASS
Autherley to Stourport-on-Severn Autherley Junction
Route at a glance

Autherley to Stourport-on-Severn at a glance

Heading south from Autherley the canal passes through lovely Staffordshire countryside en route to the historic canal town of Stourport-on-Severn with an array of welcoming pubs and restaurants. A leisurely trip for novice boaters.

52Miles
66Locks
35Hours
7Nights
Illustrated journeyAutherley → Autherley
Designed for clarity
NB HIRE
Autherley Compton The Bratch Kinver Kidderminster Stourport Autherley
⚓ Autherley Junction base

This is a deliberately simplified journey graphic for holiday planning, not a navigation chart.

🌿Scenery

See the character of the route change as you cruise from stop to stop.

🔒Locks & pace

Use the itinerary below to plan comfortable cruising days for your crew.

🍺Places to stop

Suggested villages, towns and canalside stops are built into the journey.

Your suggested journey

11 suggested journey stages

Open each stage to see the suggested cruising plan. Times and stops are a guide, so adapt the journey to your crew, conditions and preferred pace.

AutherleyComptonThe BratchKinverKidderminsterStourportAutherley
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Day one Autherley to Mermaid Pub Start your journey and turn right out of Autherley Heading south, after two hours or so you will be at…

Pick up boat at 2.30pm. After handover instructions, turn right out of Autherley Heading south, after two hours or so you will be at Wightwick Bridge 56, which is close to the Mermaid pub for the night.

＋ Add a route photograph Autherley to Mermaid Pub
Suggested highlights

Autherley · Mermaid Pub

2
Day two Fish & Chips close to the canal Panelled, 18th-century country pub offering British dining, real ales and outside seating.

Panelled, 18th-century country pub offering British dining, real ales and outside seating.

＋ Add a route photograph Fish & Chips close to the canal
Suggested highlights

Fish & Chips close · the canal

3
Day three Mermaid Pub to Greensforge Continuing south through the Staffordshire countryside, today sees you pass through the historic Bratch Locks…
🧭 7 miles 🔒 13 locks ⏱ 6 hours

Continuing south through the Staffordshire countryside, today sees you pass through the historic Bratch Locks near Wombourne.

＋ Add a route photograph Mermaid Pub to Greensforge
Suggested highlights

Mermaid Pub · Greensforge

4
Day four Greensforge to Cookley A shorter day today, giving you chance for a late start, early finish, or push on further to overnight in…
🧭 8 miles 🔒 6 locks ⏱ 4 and1/3 hours

A shorter day today, giving you chance for a late start, early finish, or push on further to overnight in Kidderminster

＋ Add a route photograph Greensforge to Cookley
Suggested highlights

Greensforge · Cookley

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Day five Cookley to Stourport Complete your outward journey today, finishing in the historic canal town of Stourport-on-Severn

Complete your outward journey today, finishing in the historic canal town of Stourport-on-Severn

＋ Add a route photograph Cookley to Stourport
Suggested highlights

Cookley · Stourport

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Day six Handy superstore right next to the canal, with towpath moorings Historical StructureLock(s)MarinaPubShopsTown / CityWater Point

Historical StructureLock(s)MarinaPubShopsTown / CityWater Point

＋ Add a route photograph Handy superstore right next to the canal, with towpath moorings
Suggested highlights

Handy superstore right next · the canal, with towpath moorings

7
Day seven Chinese Takeaway close to the canal Cruise this stage of the route from Chinese Takeaway close to the canal at a comfortable pace, choosing…
🧭 7 & 1/2 miles 🔒 7 locks ⏱ 5 hours

Cruise this stage of the route from Chinese Takeaway close to the canal at a comfortable pace, choosing moorings to suit your crew and conditions.

＋ Add a route photograph Chinese Takeaway close to the canal
Suggested highlights

Chinese Takeaway close · the canal

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Day eight Stourport to Kinver Retrace your steps back up the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal to moor at Kinver again.
🧭 11 miles 🔒 8 locks ⏱ 6 hours

Retrace your steps back up the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal to moor at Kinver again.

＋ Add a route photograph Stourport to Kinver
Suggested highlights

Stourport · Kinver

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Day nine Kinver to Wombourne Continue your return journey back up the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal
🧭 7 miles 🔒 11 locks ⏱ 5 and 1/2 hours

Continue your return journey back up the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal

＋ Add a route photograph Kinver to Wombourne
Suggested highlights

Kinver · Wombourne

10
Day ten Wombourne to Compton Your final full day before returning to the boatyard for 9:00am tomorrow
🧭 5 & 1/2 miles 🔒 9 locks ⏱ 4 and 1/2 hours

Your final full day before returning to the boatyard for 9:00am tomorrow

＋ Add a route photograph Wombourne to Compton
Suggested highlights

Wombourne · Compton

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Day eleven Compton back to Autherley Return the boat to Autherley before 9.00am, allowing enough time for the final approach to the base.

Return the boat to Autherley before 9.00am, allowing enough time for the final approach to the base.

＋ Add a route photograph Compton back to Autherley
Suggested highlights

Compton · Autherley

Is this route right for you?

Leisurely one-week cruise

Heading south from Autherley the canal passes through lovely Staffordshire countryside en route to the historic canal town of Stourport-on-Severn with an array of welcoming pubs and restaurants. A leisurely trip for novice boaters.

ExperienceNovice-friendly
Holiday lengthSeven nights recommended
Route styleOut-and-back
Activity levelModerate
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Heading south from Autherley the canal passes through lovely Staffordshire countryside en route to the historic canal town of Stourport-on-Severn with an array of welcoming pubs and restaurants. A leisurely trip for novice boaters.

NB Hire recommendation Leisurely one-week cruise
Helpful information

Before you set off

Is this suitable for first-time boaters?

This route is particularly approachable for first-time crews. Always match the route to your crew’s confidence and the conditions during your holiday.

How long should we allow?

Seven nights is the suggested holiday length for this route. The supplied guide lists about 35 cruising hours, 52 miles, 66 locks.

Can we change the suggested stops?

Yes. The stops are suggestions only. Adapt the itinerary around your own pace, preferred moorings, daylight, weather and canal conditions.

Should we check for stoppages?

Yes. Check current Canal & River Trust stoppages before choosing the route and again shortly before departure.

What are the main places on the route?

The suggested journey takes in Mermaid Pub, Fish & Chips close, canal, Greensforge, Cookley, Stourport. The full itinerary above gives the stage-by-stage plan.

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