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Autherley Junction · 10–14 nights

Stourport Ring

Canal basins, a stretch of the Severn, Worcester and Birmingham. A rewarding circuit for an energetic crew.

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Your narrowboat holiday

Your trip at a glance

Start from
AutherleyCanal & river circuit
Time aboard
10–14 nightsActive circuit
Cruising time
50 hrsApproximate total for the suggested trip
Locks on the route
118

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 visitBlack Country Living Museum · Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses · Cadbury WorldExplore these stops
  • Black Country Living Museum ★ 4.7/5 · Google

    Living history museum; official FAQ identifies limited adjacent 48-hour moorings at Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust.

    Map & reviews · Rating source

  • Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses ★ 4.6/5 · Google

    Sandstone homes, woodland and hillfort; an excursion from the Kinver stop.

    Map & reviews · Rating source

  • Cadbury World

    A place to pause and explore along this itinerary.

    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 Cross Inn at Kinver · Swan Pub · OddfellowsExplore 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.

This circuit includes the River Severn. Confirm river conditions, boat suitability and any navigation requirements with the team before departure.

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

    Autherley to Wightwick

    Estimated cruising time
    2h

    Cruise south towards Wightwick for the first part of your journey.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    After your handover, take time to get comfortable with the boat and controls. Ask the base to suggest a realistic first stop.

    Pubs & food
    Places to visit
    • Compton — Explore this village along the route. Find on map
    Shops & essentials
    • Sainsburys Local, Compton — Supermarket. Access: Bridge 59. Find on map
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stop area: Wightwick. Choose a permitted visitor mooring and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance · Water and boat facilities

  2. Stage 2 · A change of pace

    Wightwick to Kinver

    Pass the Bratch locks and Wombourne on your way towards Kinver.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Make time for a walk in Kinver, then return to your own comfortable base on the water.

    See the suggested stopping area on a map
    Pubs & food
    Places to visit
    • Wombourne — Explore this village along the route. Access: Giggetty Bridge (44). Find on map
    • Kinver — Explore this village along the route. Access: Kinver Visitor Moorings. Find on map
    • Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses — Sandstone homes, woodland and hillfort; an excursion from the Kinver stop. Access: Kinver village; confirm the preferred towpath exit and uphill walking route.. Visit website Find on map
    Shops & essentials
    • Sainsburys, Wombourne — Supermarket. Access: Bridge 43. Find on map
    • Boots Pharmacy, Wombourne — Pharmacy. Access: Giggetty Bridge (44). Find on map
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stop area: Kinver. Choose a permitted visitor mooring and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    • The Bratch Locks — Lock(s). Access: Lockside. Find on map

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance · Water and boat facilities

    The kettle is on. The view has changed. This is your time to slow down.

  3. Stage 3 · Explore the basins

    Kinver to Stourport Basin

    Estimated cruising time
    6h
    Locks this stage
    8

    Cruise through Kidderminster towards the basins at Stourport.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Pause around Stourport’s canal basins and enjoy time ashore before your next cruising stretch.

    See the suggested stopping area on a map
    Pubs & food
    • Food stops in Cookley — Pubs or restaurants are listed in this area; explore the village or town for a stop. Access: Canalside by Bridge Road. Find on map
    • Cookley Fisheries Fish & Chip Shop — Fish and Chips. Access: Canalside by Bridge Road. Visit website Find on map
    • Bulls Head, Cookley — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Canalside by Bridge Road. Find on map
    • The Eagle — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Canalside by Bridge Road. Find on map
    • The Lock Inn and Old Smithy Tearoom — Pub. Access: Canalside. Visit website Find on map
    • Food stops in Stourport-on-Severn — Pubs or restaurants are listed in this area; explore the village or town for a stop. Access: The Canal Basins. Find on map
    • The Black Star — Stourport pub with a canal-side garden and food. Access: Canalside. Operator advertises dogs welcome; check permitted areas before visiting. Visit website Find on map
    • The Hollybush Real Ales pub — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Mitton Street Bridge. Visit website Find on map
    • Pat's Fish Bar — Fish and Chips. Access: Mitton Street Bridge. Visit website Find on map
    • Severn Tandoori — Restaurant, Takeaway. Access: York Street bridge. Visit website Find on map
    • The Codfather — Fish and Chips, Takeaway. Access: York Street bridge. Visit website Find on map
    • The Bridge Inn — Pub, Restaurant. Access: York Street bridge. Find on map
    • China Garden — Takeaway. Access: Mitton Street Bridge. Find on map
    Places to visit
    • Cookley — Explore this village along the route. Access: Canalside by Bridge Road. Find on map
    • Kidderminster — Explore this town along the route. Access: Towpath outside of Tesco. Find on map
    • Stourport-on-Severn — Explore this town along the route. Access: The Canal Basins. Find on map
    Shops & essentials
    • Supplies in Cookley — Listed local facilities: newsagent / convenience store, off licence. Access: Canalside by Bridge Road. Find on map
    • Tesco Express - Cookley — Newsagent / Convenience Store, Supermarket. Access: Canalside by Bridge Road. Find on map
    • Supplies in Kidderminster — Listed local facilities: supermarket. Access: Towpath outside of Tesco. Find on map
    • Tesco - Kidderminster — Supermarket. Access: Towpath outside of Tesco. Find on map
    • Sainsburys, Kidderminster — Supermarket. Access: Towpath moorings outside. Find on map
    • Supplies in Stourport-on-Severn — Local shops are listed in this area. Access: The Canal Basins. Find on map
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stop area: Stourport Basin. Choose a permitted visitor mooring and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance · Water and boat facilities

  4. Stage 4 · Enjoy the journey

    Stourport Basin to Worcester

    Estimated cruising time
    5h
    Locks this stage
    7

    Join the River Severn only when conditions and the team’s advice allow.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Choose a suitable mooring and leave time to enjoy this stretch. Stops depend on your progress and the conditions on the day.

    Pubs & food
    • Hampstall Inn (River Severn) — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Pontoon moorings on river. Visit website Find on map
    • The Wharf Inn, River Severn — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Riverside moorings. Find on map
    • Food stops in Worcester — Pubs or restaurants are listed in this area; explore the village or town for a stop. Access: Racecourse Moorings. Visit website Find on map
    • Maneki Ramen Japanese Restaurant & Takeaway — Restaurant, Takeaway. Access: Racecourse Moorings. Visit website Find on map
    • O'Neill's Pub, Worcester — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Racecourse Moorings. Visit website Find on map
    Places to visit
    Shops & essentials
    • Supplies in Worcester — Listed local facilities: supermarket. Access: Racecourse Moorings. Visit website Find on map
    • Aldi, Worcester — Supermarket. Access: Racecourse Moorings. Find on map
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stop area: Worcester. Choose a permitted visitor mooring and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Check River Severn conditions and lock opening arrangements with the base before leaving Stourport Basin.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance · Water and boat facilities

  5. Stage 5 · Enjoy the journey

    Worcester to Tibberton

    Estimated cruising time
    6h 30m
    Locks this stage
    16

    Leave the river at Diglis and join the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Choose a suitable mooring and leave time to enjoy this stretch. Stops depend on your progress and the conditions on the day.

    Pubs & food
    • Barn Owl Pub — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Tolladine Bridge (22). Visit website Find on map
    • The Bridge at Tibberton — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Tibberton Bridge (25). Find on map
    • Speed the Plough — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Tolladine Bridge (22). Find on map
    Places to visit

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

    Shops & essentials
    • Asda Superstore, Worcester — Supermarket. Access: Commandery Moorings. Find on map
    • Lidl, Worcester — Supermarket. Access: Blackpole Bridge (19). Find on map
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stop area: Tibberton. Choose a permitted visitor mooring and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance · Water and boat facilities

  6. Stage 6 · Enjoy the journey

    Tibberton to Stoke Pound

    Estimated cruising time
    5h 15m
    Locks this stage
    12

    Position below Tardebigge ready for the next lock-filled stretch.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Choose a suitable mooring and leave time to enjoy this stretch. Stops depend on your progress and the conditions on the day.

    Pubs & food
    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 stop area: Stoke Pound. Choose a permitted visitor mooring and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance · Water and boat facilities

    A pause on the towpath. A photograph. Another memory to take home.

  7. Stage 7 · Enjoy the journey

    Stoke Pound to Alvechurch

    Estimated cruising time
    7h 30m
    Locks this stage
    30

    Tackle Tardebigge as a team, then continue towards Alvechurch.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Choose a suitable mooring and leave time to enjoy this stretch. Stops depend on your progress and the conditions on the day.

    Pubs & food
    • The Tardebigge Pub — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Moorings between Tardebigge top lock & Tunnel. Visit website Find on map
    • Food stops in Alvechurch — Pubs or restaurants are listed in this area; explore the village or town for a stop. Access: Withybed Lane Bridge (61). Find on map
    • The Weighbridge Inn, Alvechurch — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Scarfield Hill Bridge (60). Visit website Find on map
    • The Crown Inn, Alvechurch — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Withybed Lane Bridge (61). Find on map
    • The Tudor Rose Fish Bar — Fish and Chips, Takeaway. Access: Withybed Lane Bridge (61). Find on map
    • The Swan Inn, Alvechurch — Pub. Access: Withybed Lane Bridge (61). Visit website Find on map
    • The Red Lion, Alvechurch — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Withybed Lane Bridge (61). Visit website Find on map
    • New Dilshad Indian Restaurant and Takeaway — Restaurant, Takeaway. Access: Withybed Lane Bridge (61). Find on map
    Places to visit
    • Alvechurch — Explore this village along the route. Access: Withybed Lane Bridge (61). Find on map
    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 stop area: Alvechurch. Choose a permitted visitor mooring and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance · Water and boat facilities

  8. Stage 8 · An afternoon ashore

    Alvechurch to Birmingham City Centre

    Estimated cruising time
    4h 30m
    Locks this stage
    Lock-free

    Cruise towards Birmingham and make time to enjoy the waterfront.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Leave a little room in the schedule for Birmingham’s canal-side city life.

    See the suggested stopping area on a map
    Pubs & food
    • Food stops in Gas Street basin — Pubs or restaurants are listed in this area; explore the village or town for a stop. Access: Canalside. Find on map
    Places to visit
    • Bournville — Explore this village along the route. Find on map
    • Cadbury World — Historical Structure. Access: Canal Towpath. Visit website Find on map
    • Gas Street basin — Explore this town along the route. Access: Canalside. Find on map
    Shops & essentials
    • Sainsbury's, Selly Oak — Supermarket. Access: Canal Towpath. Find on map
    • Supplies in Gas Street basin — Local shops are listed in this area. Access: Canalside. Find on map
    Moorings & cruising

    Suggested stop area: Birmingham City Centre. Choose a permitted visitor mooring and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance · Water and boat facilities

  9. Stage 9 · Enjoy the journey

    Birmingham City Centre to Tipton

    Estimated cruising time
    4h
    Locks this stage
    3

    Leave time for the city before continuing towards Tipton.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    Choose a suitable mooring and leave time to enjoy this stretch. Stops depend on your progress and the conditions on the day.

    Pubs & food
    • The Old Bush Bar & Grill, Tipton — Pub, Restaurant. Access: Towpath at Factory Junction. Find on map
    Places to visit
    • Black Country Living Museum — Living history museum; official FAQ identifies limited adjacent 48-hour moorings at Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust. Access: Adjacent Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust moorings; space is limited.. Visit website Find on map
    • Dudley Canal and Caverns — Canal trip attraction with CRT visitor moorings advertised on its website. Access: Dudley Canal Trust visitor moorings; check signs and availability.. Visit website Find on map
    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 stop area: Tipton. Choose a permitted visitor mooring and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    • Dudley Canal and Caverns — Canal trip attraction with CRT visitor moorings advertised on its website. Access: Dudley Canal Trust visitor moorings; check signs and availability.. Visit website Find on map

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance · Water and boat facilities

  10. Stage 10 · Homeward stretch

    Tipton to Autherley Junction

    Estimated cruising time
    6h
    Locks this stage
    22

    The final stretch includes plenty of locks. Plan your return to base carefully.

    Stage advice & stopping tips

    For the final night, plan a mooring that leaves a manageable cruise to base. Use the return time agreed in your booking and handover.

    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 stop area: Autherley Junction. Choose a permitted visitor mooring and check local signs, stay limits and available space on arrival.

    • Wolverhampton Locks — Lock(s). Access: Canalside. Find on map

    Current waterway notices · Mooring guidance · Water and boat facilities

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?

Choose extra days if you would like more time for breaks and visits ashore. 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

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