Varied seven-night canal ring

Stourbridge Ring, Including Stourport

Cruise down to Stourport and back up the Stourbridge canal giving you the opportunity to see the Bonded Warehouse, Glassworks and Museum, and the Black Country Museum.

—Miles
93Locks
40Hours
7Nights
AUTHSBR
Stourbridge Ring, Including Stourport Autherley Junction
Route at a glance

Stourbridge Ring, Including Stourport at a glance

Cruise down to Stourport and back up the Stourbridge canal giving you the opportunity to see the Bonded Warehouse, Glassworks and Museum, and the Black Country Museum.

—Miles
93Locks
40Hours
7Nights
Illustrated journeyAutherley → Autherley
Designed for clarity
NB HIRE
Autherley Kinver Stourbridge Stourport Dudley Tipton 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.

AutherleyKinverStourbridgeStourportDudleyTiptonAutherley
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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

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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.

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Suggested highlights

Fish & Chips close · the canal

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Day three Mermaid Pub to Kinver Continue on towards The Bratch staircase of three locks dropping the boat down 30ft to the next level. There…

Continue on towards The Bratch staircase of three locks dropping the boat down 30ft to the next level. There are shops and pubs in the next town Wombourne. Continue on through the picturesque Staffordshire countryside until you reach Kinver. This will be a good place to moor overnight

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Suggested highlights

Mermaid Pub · Kinver

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Day four Kinver to Stourport Basin 10 miles and 8 locks will take you to Stourport basin, passing through the town of Kidderminster on the way

10 miles and 8 locks will take you to Stourport basin, passing through the town of Kidderminster on the way

＋ Add a route photograph Kinver to Stourport Basin
Suggested highlights

Kinver · Stourport Basin

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Day five 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

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Day six Chinese Takeaway close to the canal Cruise this stage of the route from Chinese Takeaway close to the canal at a comfortable pace, choosing…
🧭 10 miles 🔒 8 locks ⏱ 6 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.

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Suggested highlights

Chinese Takeaway close · the canal

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Day seven Stourport to Kinver / Stewponey Visitor Moorings Retrace your steps back up the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal to moor either at Stewponey Visitor…
🧭 13 miles 🔒 11 locks ⏱ 7 hours

Retrace your steps back up the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal to moor either at Stewponey Visitor moorings, or at Kinver again, 2 miles & 3 locks earlier.

＋ Add a route photograph Stourport to Kinver / Stewponey Visitor Moorings
Suggested highlights

Stourport · Kinver / Stewponey Visitor Moorings

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Day eight Stewponey Visitor moorings to Merry Hill Turning onto the Stourbridge Canal, today the canal rises through the Stourton, Stourbridge & Delph Lock flights,

Turning onto the Stourbridge Canal, today the canal rises through the Stourton, Stourbridge & Delph Lock flights,

＋ Add a route photograph Stewponey Visitor moorings to Merry Hill
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Stewponey Visitor moorings · Merry Hill

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Day nine Fish & Chip shop near to the Delph Lock flight A flight of 8 locks on the Dudley Canal, with a rise of 85 feet
🧭 7.5 miles 🔒 28 locks ⏱ 7 hours

A flight of 8 locks on the Dudley Canal, with a rise of 85 feet

＋ Add a route photograph Fish & Chip shop near to the Delph Lock flight
Suggested highlights

Fish & Chip shop near · the Delph Lock flight

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Day ten Merry Hill to Tipton A short day today, but this will give you chance to explore the vast Merry Hill shopping centre before you set…
🧭 8.5 miles 🔒 4 locks ⏱ 4 hours

A short day today, but this will give you chance to explore the vast Merry Hill shopping centre before you set off, if you wish

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Suggested highlights

Merry Hill · Tipton

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Day eleven Tipton to Autherley Junction The last full day of your cruise. Only 8 miles, but lots of locks. Moor near the boatyard to return on time in…
🧭 8 miles 🔒 22 locks ⏱ 6 hours

The last full day of your cruise. Only 8 miles, but lots of locks. Moor near the boatyard to return on time in the morning.

＋ Add a route photograph Tipton to Autherley Junction
Suggested highlights

Tipton · Autherley Junction

Is this route right for you?

Varied seven-night canal ring

Cruise down to Stourport and back up the Stourbridge canal giving you the opportunity to see the Bonded Warehouse, Glassworks and Museum, and the Black Country Museum.

ExperienceConfident crews
Holiday lengthSeven nights recommended
Route styleCircular
Activity levelActive and lock-heavy
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Cruise down to Stourport and back up the Stourbridge canal giving you the opportunity to see the Bonded Warehouse, Glassworks and Museum, and the Black Country Museum.

NB Hire recommendation Varied seven-night canal ring
Helpful information

Before you set off

Is this suitable for first-time boaters?

This route is better suited to confident crews because of its cruising time, locks or longer daily stages. 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 40 cruising hours, 93 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, Kinver, Stourport Basin, Handy superstore right next. The full itinerary above gives the stage-by-stage plan.

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