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    Christleton (Cheshire Cat) to Beeston (The Shady Pub)

    Full Day Trip (£170)
    No locks.   Transit time from Christleton is approximately 2½ hours.  The Shady pub has now reopened under new management (Note Oak has been deleted from the name) and that they...

    Christleton (Cheshire Cat) to Chester (Cow Lane Bridge)

    Full Day Trip (£170)
    This Trip passes through 5 locks each way and may finish early if there is no queue at any of the locks. This destination is in the centre of Chester....

    Christleton (Cheshire Cat) to Crow’s Nest (Tattenhall)

    Short Day Trip (£170)
    No locks and there is no lunch venue - self catering

    Christleton (Cheshire Cat) to Whartons Lock

    Full Day Trip (£170)
    One lock. This trip goes up through Wharton's Lock to turn and then returns down the lock to pass the Shady Oak. These trips must be Self-catering as there is...

    Ellesmere Port to Backford

    Short Day Trip (£170)
    No locks and there is no lunch venue - self catering

    Ellesmere Port to Chester (Telford Basin)

    Full Day Trip (£170)
    No locks, Telford's Wharf pub is available for lunch or choice of two Fish & chip shops

    Preston Brook to “Stanley Arms” at Anderton

    Full Day Trip (£170)
    This trip goes through three tunnels allowing for dining at the Stanley Arms (Telephone No. 01606 75059), passengers are advised to contact them direct and reserve in advance. All passengers must...

    Preston Brook to Anderton Boat Lift (Visitor Centre only)

    Full Day Trip (£170)
    This trip goes through three tunnels, two of which are time controlled, so a prompt 9.00am start is essential. Any delay can result in a one hour wait, which in...

    Preston Brook to Lymm

    Full Day Trip (£170)
    This Trip goes through meandering countryside, after passing below the M6 in the Thelwall area arrives in picturesque Lymm. No locks. Wide range of eating in Lymm; Sextons Bakery/Cake shop,...

    Preston Brook to Runcorn

    Short Day Trip (£170)
    This Trip goes towards Runcorn Bridge. No locks. Self catering or there is a cafe for refreshments and light lunches canalside at the Brindley Theatre. 

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