Chester or Ellesmere Port & Return
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Chester or Ellesmere Port & Return from Blackwater Meadow Marina

Duration: 7-10 Nights
TOTAL LOCKS: 66/74
CRUISING TIME PER DAY: 6-7.5 HOURS
TOTAL CRUISING TIME: 55 HOURS

Maps & Guides for this route: P3, N4, L8 | Click here buy maps

From Blackwater you travel up the Llangolen canal, past our Whitchurch and Wrenbury marinas to join the Shropshire Union canal. This route can be completed in 7 or 10 nights. 

If you want to take more time out in Chester and travel on to Ellesmere Port, then choose the 10 night trip. Chester has plenty to do such as walking the City Walls, visiting the Cathedral, shopping or dining out.

Why book this route?

Two Route Options

Cruise from Blackwater Meadow to Chester in 7 nights or take 10 nights and carry on to Ellesmere Port.

Llangollen to Shropshire Union

Follow the Llangollen Canal past Whitchurch and Wrenbury, then join the Shropshire Union Canal for the run towards Chester.

Time in Chester

Stop in Chester to walk the city walls, visit the cathedral, shop, eat out or explore the city before turning back.

Carry on to Ellesmere Port

Choose the longer 10-night trip if you want more time out and the option to cruise beyond Chester to Ellesmere Port.

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Featured Boats

Featured Boats from Blackwater Meadow Marina, Shropshire

Two to Five berth Boats

Alvechurch Swift

Max: 4 People

Length: 49ft

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Alvechurch Plover

Max: 5 People

Length: 58ft

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Alvechurch Wren

Max: 4 People

Length: 49ft

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Six to eight berth Boats

Alvechurch Partridge

Max: 6 People

Length: 66ft

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Alvechurch Lark

Max: 6 People

Length: 66ft (63ft from Falkirk)

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Alvechurch Thrush

Max: 6 People

Length: 66ft

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Alvechurch Warbler

Max: 8 People

Length: 69ft

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Alvechurch Owl

Max: 10 People

Length: 70ft

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Alvechurch Swan

Max: 12 People

Length: 70ft

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