NAPTONNARROWBOATS
Cheddleton
← All routes

Napton Marina · 14 nights

Caldon Canal from Napton

A long adventure north through Rugby, Fradley, Stone and the Potteries to the Caldon Canal. Explore the Leek and Froghall branches, then return to Napton.

Find a holidayFollow the journey
Fuel included

Your narrowboat holiday

Your trip at a glance

Start from
NaptonOxford, Coventry, Trent & Mersey
Time aboard
14 nightsLong countryside adventure

Times and figures are planning estimates from our route guides. Cruising stages are flexible, not fixed daily destinations. Confirm your itinerary with us.

Make time for the good bits

A few highlights along the way

A quick look at places to explore and food stops across the whole trip. Tap a card to open the details.

Places to visitCheddleton Flint Mill · Churnett Valley Railway (Consall Station) · LeekExplore these stops
  • Cheddleton Flint Mill

    A place to enjoy along this holiday route.

    Map & reviews

  • Churnett Valley Railway (Consall Station)

    A place to enjoy along this holiday route.

    Map & reviews

  • Leek

    A place to enjoy along this holiday route.

    Map & reviews

Google scores are published snapshots checked on 11 October 2026, not live ratings. Scores are shown only where verified; follow the source or open Maps for the latest reviews. Check opening times and walking access before setting off.

Pubs & restaurantsThe Black Lion, Consall Forge · Admiral Nelson · The Folly PubExplore these stops

Google scores are published snapshots checked on 11 October 2026, not live ratings. Scores are shown only where verified; follow the source or open Maps for the latest reviews. Check opening times and walking access before setting off.

Leek and Froghall are separate Caldon branches. Retrace the Leek branch to Hazelhurst before heading towards Froghall. Confirm your boat’s clearance and turning point before Froghall Tunnel.

ONE STRETCH AT A TIME

Let your holiday unfold.

Follow the water, find your favourite stops and make room for the moments in between. These stages show the order of the journey; spread them across your holiday at a pace that suits your crew.

  1. Stage 1 · Settle aboard

    Napton Marina to Braunston

    Begin with the open canal to Braunston and settle into life aboard.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    After your handover, take time to get comfortable with the boat and controls. Choose a first stopping point that suits your departure time.

    Pubs & food
    • Food stops in Napton-on-the-Hill — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Bottom of the Napton Locks. Map & reviews
    • The Kings Head Napton — Napton pub serving food; use its current website rather than inherited food hours. Access: Bridge 109. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Napton Village Stores — Village groceries, post office and kitchen with bakery and takeaway food. Access: Folly Lane Bridge. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Napton Cidery — Farm Shop, Off Licence, Pub, Takeaway. Access: Bottom of Napton Locks. Visit website Map & reviews
    • The Folly Pub — Traditional canalside pub near the Napton locks, serving food. Access: Bottom of Napton Locks. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Food stops in Flecknoe — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Bridge 101 or 102. Map & reviews
    • Old Olive Bush — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 101 or 102. Map & reviews
    • Food stops in Braunston — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Canal Bridge. Map & reviews
    • The Boat House — Pub beside the Grand Union Canal at Braunston. Access: Bridge 91. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Admiral Nelson — Braunston pub on the lock flight; operator advertises dogs welcome. Access: Bridge 4. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Old Plough Pub & Restaurant — Braunston village pub; its current page lists separate bar and food hours. Access: Bridge 1. Visit website Map & reviews
    • The Wheatsheaf — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 1. Map & reviews
    • Gongoozlers Rest — Cafe. Access: Canalside at Marina Entrance. Map & reviews
    Places to visit
    • Napton-on-the-Hill — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Bottom of the Napton Locks. Map & reviews
    • Flecknoe — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Bridge 101 or 102. Map & reviews
    • Braunston — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Canal Bridge. Map & reviews
    • All Saints' Church, Braunston — Church, Historical Structure. Access: Bridge 91. Map & reviews
    Shops & essentials
    • Supplies in Napton-on-the-Hill — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Access: Bottom of the Napton Locks. Map & reviews
    • Napton Village Stores — Village groceries, post office and kitchen with bakery and takeaway food. Access: Folly Lane Bridge. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Napton Cidery — Farm Shop, Off Licence, Pub, Takeaway. Access: Bottom of Napton Locks. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Supplies in Braunston — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Access: Canal Bridge. Map & reviews
    • Braunston Village Stores & Post Office — Newsagent / Convenience Store, Post Office. Access: Bridge 1. Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Braunston. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  2. Stage 2 · On the water

    Braunston to Sutton Stop

    Turn north on the Oxford through Hillmorton and Rugby to Hawkesbury Junction, also called Sutton Stop.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Explore the stops below and choose a permitted visitor mooring when you arrive. Check local stay limits and leave time for the next stretch.

    Pubs & food
    • The Waterside Pub & Carvery — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 73. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Canal Chef Cafe — Cafe. Access: Bridge 71. Map & reviews
    • Food stops in Rugby — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Brownsover Moorings. Map & reviews
    • The Lounge Kitchen & Bar — Cafe, Coffee Shop. Access: Bridge 66. Map & reviews
    • Bell & Barge — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 58. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Food stops in Newbold-on-Avon — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Canalside just South of Newbold Tunnel. Map & reviews
    • Barley Mow, Newbold — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Canalside just South of Newbold Tunnel. Map & reviews
    • Food stops in Brinklow — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Bridge 30. Map & reviews
    • The Raven, Brinklow — Pub. Access: Bridge 30. Map & reviews
    • White Lion, Brinklow — Pub. Access: Bridge 30. Map & reviews
    • Brinklow Fish Bar — Fish and Chips. Access: Bridge 30. Map & reviews
    • Rose & Castle, Ansty — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 14 or 16. Map & reviews
    • The Greyhound — Pub and dining stop at Sutton Stop / Hawkesbury. Access: Canalside. Visit website Map & reviews
    Places to visit
    • Hillmorton — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Hillmorton Locks. Map & reviews
    • Rugby — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Brownsover Moorings. Map & reviews
    • Newbold-on-Avon — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Canalside just South of Newbold Tunnel. Map & reviews
    • Brinklow — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Bridge 30. Map & reviews
    • Ansty — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Bridge 14 or 16. Map & reviews
    Shops & essentials
    • Supplies in Rugby — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Access: Brownsover Moorings. Map & reviews
    • Tesco - Rugby — Supermarket at 1 Leicester Road; temporary opening changes are advertised until 29 October 2026. Access: Bridge 58. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Marks & Spencer, Rugby — Supermarket. Access: Bridge 58. Map & reviews
    • Asda, Rugby — Supermarket. Access: Bridge 58. Map & reviews
    • Supplies in Newbold-on-Avon — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Access: Canalside just South of Newbold Tunnel. Map & reviews
    • Supplies in Brinklow — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Access: Bridge 30. Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Sutton Stop. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    • Hawkesbury Junction — Lock(s). Access: Canalside. Map & reviews

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  3. Stage 3 · On the water

    Sutton Stop to Polesworth

    Follow the Coventry Canal and climb Atherstone locks on the way to Polesworth.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Explore the stops below and choose a permitted visitor mooring when you arrive. Check local stay limits and leave time for the next stretch.

    Pubs & food
    • Wing Fat Chinese Takeaway — Takeaway. Access: Wash Lane Bridge (21). Map & reviews
    • Pete's Fish & Chips — Fish and Chips, Takeaway. Access: Wash Lane Bridge (21). Visit website Map & reviews
    • Anchor Inn, Hartshill — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Anchor inn visitor moorings. Map & reviews
    • Royal Oak, Polesworth — Pub. Access: Towpath moorings. Map & reviews
    • Red Lion, Polesworth — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 52. Map & reviews
    • Polesworth Fish Bar — Fish and Chips, Takeaway. Access: Bridge 52. Visit website Map & reviews
    Places to visit
    • Nuneaton — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Wash Lane Bridge (21). Map & reviews
    • Atherstone — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Above Atherstone Lock Flight. Map & reviews
    • Polesworth — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Canalside moorings. Map & reviews
    Shops & essentials
    • Sainsbury's Local, Nuneaton — Newsagent / Convenience Store, Off Licence. Access: Wash Lane Bridge (21). Map & reviews
    • Premier Convenience Store — Newsagent / Convenience Store. Access: Bridge 52. Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Polesworth. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    • Atherstone Locks — Lock(s). Access: Atherston Bottom Lock. Map & reviews

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  4. Stage 4 · On the water

    Polesworth to Handsacre

    Continue through Fazeley and Fradley, turning onto the Trent & Mersey towards Handsacre.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Explore the stops below and choose a permitted visitor mooring when you arrive. Check local stay limits and leave time for the next stretch.

    Pubs & food
    • The Three Tuns pub, Fazeley Junction — Pub. Access: Fazeley visitor moorings. Map & reviews
    • The Swan Pub, Fradley Junction — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Canalside Moorings. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Food stops in Handsacre — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Bridge 56. Map & reviews
    • The Crown Inn, Handsacre — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 56. Map & reviews
    • The Old Peculiar, Handsacre — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 56. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Michael's Fish Bar — Fish and Chips. Access: Bridge 56. Map & reviews
    Places to visit
    • Fazeley Junction — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Visitor Moorings. Map & reviews
    • Fradley Junction — . Access: The Canal. Map & reviews
    • Handsacre — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Bridge 56. Map & reviews
    Shops & essentials
    • Tesco Express, Fazeley — Newsagent / Convenience Store, Off Licence, Supermarket. Access: Fazeley visitor moorings. Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Handsacre. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  5. Stage 5 · On the water

    Handsacre to Stone

    Cruise north through the Trent valley and Great Haywood towards Stone.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Explore the stops below and choose a permitted visitor mooring when you arrive. Check local stay limits and leave time for the next stretch.

    Pubs & food
    Places to visit
    • Rugeley — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Tan Yard Bridge (66). Map & reviews
    • Great Haywood — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Trentlane Bridge (73). Map & reviews
    • Shugborough Hall — National Trust estate with parkland and woodland; walking links reach the nearby canal network. Access: Trentlane Bridge (73). Visit website Map & reviews
    • Stone — A village or town to explore along the route. Map & reviews
    • Handsacre — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Bridge 56. Map & reviews
    Shops & essentials
    • Supplies in Rugeley — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Access: Tan Yard Bridge (66). Map & reviews
    • Tesco, Rugeley — Supermarket. Access: Tan Yard Bridge (66). Map & reviews
    • Morrisons, Rugeley — Supermarket. Access: Tan Yard Bridge (66). Map & reviews
    • Rugeley Bicycle Repairs — Bicycle Shop. Access: Tan Yard Bridge (66). Visit website Map & reviews
    • Supplies in Stone — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Map & reviews
    • Morrisons, Stone — Supermarket. Access: Bridge 93. Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Stone. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  6. Stage 6 · On the water

    Stone to Stoke-on-Trent

    Work through the Stone and Stoke lock flights towards Etruria Junction.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Explore the stops below and choose a permitted visitor mooring when you arrive. Check local stay limits and leave time for the next stretch.

    Pubs & food
    • Toby Carvery, Trentham — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Hemheath Bridge (106). Visit website Map & reviews
    • The Holy Inadequate — Pub. Access: Etruria Trent & Mersey Canal Visitor Moorings with rings. Map & reviews
    Places to visit
    • World Of Wedgwood — Ceramics destination with galleries, factory experiences, creative studios and food outlets. Access: Wedgwood visitor moorings. Visit website Map & reviews
    Shops & essentials
    • Sainsbury's, Stoke on Trent — Supermarket. Access: Towpath near Dolphin Boatyard. Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Stoke-on-Trent. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  7. Stage 7 · On the water

    Stoke-on-Trent to Leek

    Join the Caldon Canal and turn onto the Leek branch at Hazelhurst, using a suitable winding point for your boat.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    The Leek branch ends before the town centre. Check your boat’s permitted tunnel clearance and winding points. The River Churnet section and Froghall approach need current conditions checked.

    Pubs & food
    Places to visit

    Enjoy the scenery along this stretch. The base team can suggest places to explore nearby.

    Shops & essentials
    • Co-op, Milton — Supermarket. Access: Milton bridge (18). Map & reviews
    • New Endon Stores — Newsagent / Convenience Store. Access: Post Bridge (28). Map & reviews
    • Morrisons, Leek — Supermarket. Access: Canal Towpath. Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Leek. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  8. Stage 8 · On the water

    Leek branch to Froghall branch via Hazelhurst, then Cheddleton

    Return from the Leek branch to Hazelhurst, then follow the Froghall branch via Cheddleton and Consall before retracing to Cheddleton.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    The Leek branch ends before the town centre. Check your boat’s permitted tunnel clearance and winding points. The River Churnet section and Froghall approach need current conditions checked.

    Pubs & food
    • Ego at the Hollybush — Pub, Restaurant, Takeaway. Access: Towpath Moorings. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Food stops in Cheddleton — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Cheddleton Bridge (42). Map & reviews
    • Red Lion, Cheddleton — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Cheddleton Bridge (42). Map & reviews
    • The Black Lion, Cheddleton — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Cheddleton Bridge (42). Map & reviews
    • The Flintlock at Cheddleton — Restaurant beside the Caldon Canal at Cheddleton. Access: Canal Towpath. Visit website Map & reviews
    • The Avenue Fish Bar — Fish and Chips. Access: Cheddleton Bridge (42). Map & reviews
    • The Boat Inn, Cheddleton — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Basford Bridge (44). Visit website Map & reviews
    • The Black Lion, Consall Forge — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Colsall Forge Moorings. Map & reviews
    Places to visit
    • Cheddleton — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Cheddleton Bridge (42). Map & reviews
    • Cheddleton Flint Mill — Historical Structure, Museum. Access: Cheddleton Bridge (42). Map & reviews
    • Churnett Valley Railway (Consall Station) — Steam Railway. Access: London Bridge (50B). Visit website Map & reviews
    • Froghall Winding Hole and Tunnel — . Map & reviews
    Shops & essentials
    • Supplies in Cheddleton — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Access: Cheddleton Bridge (42). Map & reviews
    • One Stop Stores — Newsagent / Convenience Store, Off Licence. Access: Cheddleton Bridge (42). Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Froghall branch via Hazelhurst, then Cheddleton. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  9. Stage 9 · On the water

    Cheddleton to Stoke-on-Trent

    Retrace the Caldon through Hazelhurst to Etruria and Stoke-on-Trent.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Explore the stops below and choose a permitted visitor mooring when you arrive. Check local stay limits and leave time for the next stretch.

    Pubs & food
    Places to visit

    Enjoy the scenery along this stretch. The base team can suggest places to explore nearby.

    Shops & essentials
    • New Endon Stores — Newsagent / Convenience Store. Access: Post Bridge (28). Map & reviews
    • Co-op, Milton — Supermarket. Access: Milton bridge (18). Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Stoke-on-Trent. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  10. Stage 10 · On the water

    Stoke-on-Trent to Weston

    Head south on the Trent & Mersey through Stone towards Weston.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Explore the stops below and choose a permitted visitor mooring when you arrive. Check local stay limits and leave time for the next stretch.

    Pubs & food
    Places to visit
    • World Of Wedgwood — Ceramics destination with galleries, factory experiences, creative studios and food outlets. Access: Wedgwood visitor moorings. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Stone — A village or town to explore along the route. Map & reviews
    Shops & essentials
    • Sainsbury's, Stoke on Trent — Supermarket. Access: Towpath near Dolphin Boatyard. Map & reviews
    • Supplies in Stone — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Map & reviews
    • Morrisons, Stone — Supermarket. Access: Bridge 93. Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Weston. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  11. Stage 11 · On the water

    Weston to Fradley Junction

    Continue through Great Haywood and Rugeley towards Fradley Junction.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Explore the stops below and choose a permitted visitor mooring when you arrive. Check local stay limits and leave time for the next stretch.

    Pubs & food
    • Clifford Arms — Great Haywood pub near canal bridge 73 and Shugborough. Access: Trentlane Bridge (73). Visit website Map & reviews
    • Food stops in Rugeley — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Tan Yard Bridge (66). Map & reviews
    • The Swan Pub, Fradley Junction — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Canalside Moorings. Visit website Map & reviews
    Places to visit
    • Great Haywood — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Trentlane Bridge (73). Map & reviews
    • Shugborough Hall — National Trust estate with parkland and woodland; walking links reach the nearby canal network. Access: Trentlane Bridge (73). Visit website Map & reviews
    • Rugeley — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Tan Yard Bridge (66). Map & reviews
    • Fradley Junction — . Access: The Canal. Map & reviews
    Shops & essentials
    • Supplies in Rugeley — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Access: Tan Yard Bridge (66). Map & reviews
    • Tesco, Rugeley — Supermarket. Access: Tan Yard Bridge (66). Map & reviews
    • Morrisons, Rugeley — Supermarket. Access: Tan Yard Bridge (66). Map & reviews
    • Rugeley Bicycle Repairs — Bicycle Shop. Access: Tan Yard Bridge (66). Visit website Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Fradley Junction. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  12. Stage 12 · On the water

    Fradley Junction to Polesworth

    Rejoin the Coventry Canal and cruise through Fazeley to Polesworth.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Explore the stops below and choose a permitted visitor mooring when you arrive. Check local stay limits and leave time for the next stretch.

    Pubs & food
    • The Three Tuns pub, Fazeley Junction — Pub. Access: Fazeley visitor moorings. Map & reviews
    • Royal Oak, Polesworth — Pub. Access: Towpath moorings. Map & reviews
    • Red Lion, Polesworth — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 52. Map & reviews
    • Polesworth Fish Bar — Fish and Chips, Takeaway. Access: Bridge 52. Visit website Map & reviews
    Places to visit
    • Fazeley Junction — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Visitor Moorings. Map & reviews
    • Polesworth — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Canalside moorings. Map & reviews
    Shops & essentials
    • Tesco Express, Fazeley — Newsagent / Convenience Store, Off Licence, Supermarket. Access: Fazeley visitor moorings. Map & reviews
    • Premier Convenience Store — Newsagent / Convenience Store. Access: Bridge 52. Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Polesworth. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  13. Stage 13 · On the water

    Polesworth to Sutton Stop / Ansty

    Descend Atherstone and continue towards Hawkesbury Junction and Ansty.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Explore the stops below and choose a permitted visitor mooring when you arrive. Check local stay limits and leave time for the next stretch.

    Pubs & food
    • Anchor Inn, Hartshill — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Anchor inn visitor moorings. Map & reviews
    • Wing Fat Chinese Takeaway — Takeaway. Access: Wash Lane Bridge (21). Map & reviews
    • Pete's Fish & Chips — Fish and Chips, Takeaway. Access: Wash Lane Bridge (21). Visit website Map & reviews
    • The Greyhound — Pub and dining stop at Sutton Stop / Hawkesbury. Access: Canalside. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Rose & Castle, Ansty — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 14 or 16. Map & reviews
    Places to visit
    • Atherstone — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Above Atherstone Lock Flight. Map & reviews
    • Nuneaton — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Wash Lane Bridge (21). Map & reviews
    • Ansty — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Bridge 14 or 16. Map & reviews
    Shops & essentials
    • Sainsbury's Local, Nuneaton — Newsagent / Convenience Store, Off Licence. Access: Wash Lane Bridge (21). Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Sutton Stop / Ansty. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    • Atherstone Locks — Lock(s). Access: Atherston Bottom Lock. Map & reviews
    • Hawkesbury Junction — Lock(s). Access: Canalside. Map & reviews

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  14. Stage 14 · On the water

    Sutton Stop / Ansty to Flecknoe

    Follow the North Oxford through Rugby, Hillmorton and Braunston towards Flecknoe.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Explore the stops below and choose a permitted visitor mooring when you arrive. Check local stay limits and leave time for the next stretch.

    Pubs & food
    • Food stops in Brinklow — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Bridge 30. Map & reviews
    • The Raven, Brinklow — Pub. Access: Bridge 30. Map & reviews
    • White Lion, Brinklow — Pub. Access: Bridge 30. Map & reviews
    • Brinklow Fish Bar — Fish and Chips. Access: Bridge 30. Map & reviews
    • Food stops in Newbold-on-Avon — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Canalside just South of Newbold Tunnel. Map & reviews
    • Barley Mow, Newbold — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Canalside just South of Newbold Tunnel. Map & reviews
    • Food stops in Rugby — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Brownsover Moorings. Map & reviews
    • The Lounge Kitchen & Bar — Cafe, Coffee Shop. Access: Bridge 66. Map & reviews
    • Bell & Barge — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 58. Visit website Map & reviews
    • The Waterside Pub & Carvery — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 73. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Canal Chef Cafe — Cafe. Access: Bridge 71. Map & reviews
    • Food stops in Braunston — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Canal Bridge. Map & reviews
    • The Boat House — Pub beside the Grand Union Canal at Braunston. Access: Bridge 91. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Admiral Nelson — Braunston pub on the lock flight; operator advertises dogs welcome. Access: Bridge 4. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Old Plough Pub & Restaurant — Braunston village pub; its current page lists separate bar and food hours. Access: Bridge 1. Visit website Map & reviews
    • The Wheatsheaf — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 1. Map & reviews
    • Gongoozlers Rest — Cafe. Access: Canalside at Marina Entrance. Map & reviews
    • Food stops in Flecknoe — Explore the local pubs and places to eat. Access: Bridge 101 or 102. Map & reviews
    • Old Olive Bush — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Bridge 101 or 102. Map & reviews
    Places to visit
    • Brinklow — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Bridge 30. Map & reviews
    • Newbold-on-Avon — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Canalside just South of Newbold Tunnel. Map & reviews
    • Rugby — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Brownsover Moorings. Map & reviews
    • Hillmorton — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Hillmorton Locks. Map & reviews
    • Braunston — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Canal Bridge. Map & reviews
    • All Saints' Church, Braunston — Church, Historical Structure. Access: Bridge 91. Map & reviews
    • Flecknoe — A village or town to explore along the route. Access: Bridge 101 or 102. Map & reviews
    Shops & essentials
    • Supplies in Brinklow — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Access: Bridge 30. Map & reviews
    • Supplies in Newbold-on-Avon — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Access: Canalside just South of Newbold Tunnel. Map & reviews
    • Supplies in Rugby — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Access: Brownsover Moorings. Map & reviews
    • Tesco - Rugby — Supermarket at 1 Leicester Road; temporary opening changes are advertised until 29 October 2026. Access: Bridge 58. Visit website Map & reviews
    • Marks & Spencer, Rugby — Supermarket. Access: Bridge 58. Map & reviews
    • Asda, Rugby — Supermarket. Access: Bridge 58. Map & reviews
    • Supplies in Braunston — Local shops and facilities are listed in this area. Access: Canal Bridge. Map & reviews
    • Braunston Village Stores & Post Office — Newsagent / Convenience Store, Post Office. Access: Bridge 1. Map & reviews
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Flecknoe. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

  15. Stage 15 · Homeward cruise

    Flecknoe to Napton Marina

    Cruise the last countryside stretch to Napton Marina for your agreed return time.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Follow the return arrangements agreed at handover and allow time for the final approach to the marina.

    Pubs & food

    No named food stops are listed for this stage. Ask the base team for local suggestions and check opening times before setting off.

    Places to visit

    Enjoy the scenery along this stretch. The base team can suggest places to explore nearby.

    Shops & essentials

    No supply stops are listed for this stage. Stock up before setting off and ask the base team about nearby shops.

    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stopping area: Napton Marina. Use permitted visitor moorings and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance

THE LITTLE THINGS MAKE THE HOLIDAY

More than a journey.

A boat that feels like yours.

Your own kitchen, a comfortable place to sleep and a new view outside. Explore the classes and choose the layout that works for your crew. Equipment varies by boat.

Explore our boats

Leave room for doing less.

Coffee on deck. A towpath walk. Supper as the light changes. A route gives your holiday direction; the best moments often happen between the stops.

Bring your favourite people.

Share the steering, work a lock together and make the evenings your own. Full handover training helps you settle into life aboard.

A LITTLE PLANNING, A BETTER HOLIDAY

Before you cast off.

Use this guide to find your kind of holiday. We will help you check the practical details for your dates, boat and crew.

How much cruising should we expect?

Allow time for locks, tunnel passages, stops ashore and your agreed return to Napton. Choose extra days for a slower holiday. Locks, queues, weather and stops ashore all affect the time you need. Allow a margin for returning the boat.

Do we have to follow every stop?

No. These are suggested stages, rather than reserved moorings or a fixed day-by-day schedule. Choose suitable permitted moorings and agree your return time with the base.

How do we check the route before travelling?

Check current navigation notices and plan your daily cruising before departure. Check CRT notices · Open CanalPlan

Can you help us choose?

Tell us your dates, who is travelling and whether you prefer quiet cruising or an active adventure. Ask our team

START MAKING MEMORIES

Your next chapter starts aboard.

Explore boats and holiday dates from Napton Marina.

Find a holiday