Length: 54 miles / 87km
Duration: Weekend cruising
No of locks: 13
Summary
About a 54 mile round journey, a visit to the old market town of Stafford is a great way to spend a leisurely weekend. From Barton Marina travel southwest on the Trent and Mersey Canal for 5 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 7 locks to Fradley Junction, then travel northwest on the Trent and Mersey Canal for 12 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 5 locks to Great Haywood Junction. From Great Haywood, travel northwest on the Trent and Mersey Canal for 9 miles, 7¾ furlongs to Stone.
If you’d like to break up your journey, why not stay at Great Haywood Marina’s visitor moorings? Annual moorers at Barton Marina get to visit for free!
Highlights: Tranquil scenery
Starting Point:
Barton Marina or Stone
End Point:
Stone – Barton marina
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