Four Counties Ring Pearson Canal Companion

This canal companion covers the Trent and Mersey Canal, Caldon Canal, Weaver Navigation, Shropshire Union, plus the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal.

Its core route is a 109 mile / 94 lock circuit through the counties of Staffordshire, West Midlands, Shropshire and Cheshire; especially popular with hire boaters. The guide includes full coverage of the famous Trent and Mersey Canal, stretching 92 miles from Preston Brook, near Runcorn, to Shardlow, near Derby.

Two other waterways of contrasting character are also included: the Caldon Canal, which runs from the Potteries up into the Staffordshire Moorlands; and the Weaver Navigation, a former inland shipping route which pivots on the legendary Anderton Lift; one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways.

The Four Counties Ring Pearson Canal Companion uses large scale maps and diagrams that are accompanied by a wide-ranging documentary. It is of particular interest to boaters, walkers and cyclists providing descriptions of waterside towns and villages, listings on eating and drinking, shopping, visitor centres, public transport and boating facilities.

Updated in 2021, this is the 10th Edition of this Four Counties Ring Pearson Canal Companion.