The definitive nautical charts and guides, for anyone with an interest in the canals and rivers which flow through some of Britain's most beautiful and unspoilt countryside. Each waterway is fully illustrated with color 'Ordnance Survey' mapping with navigational symbols and towpaths clearly marked. Essential notes cover planning a cruise, safety on the water, using locks, bridges and winding holes, and the location of boatyards and moorings.

Detailed information is also included on the history of each canal, places of interest along the way and waterside pubs and restaurants. The inclusion of accessible and attractive walks and cycle rides make this the indispensable guide for all users of the british inland waterways.