Short
Breaks

Norbury & Return from Gailey Marina

Duration: 3 Nights
TOTAL LOCKS: 4
CRUISING TIME PER DAY: 6.5 HOURS (15 HOURS IN TOTAL)

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Perfect route for beginners or just to relax and unwind.  Cruise down the ‘Staffie’ canal to join the Shropshire Union to Norbury, taking in the villages of Brewood and Wheaton Aston on the way.  Pretty countryside and plenty of places to stop for a drink too.

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Featured Boats from Gailey Marina, Staffordshire

Two to Five berth Boats

Alvechurch Swift

Max: 4 People

Length: 49ft

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Alvechurch Kestrel

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Length: 49ft

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Length: 49ft

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Six to eight berth Boats

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Max: 6 People

Length: 60ft

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Length: 66ft

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Length: 66ft

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Alvechurch Warbler

Max: 8 People

Length: 69ft

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