Short
Breaks

Welford & Return from Gayton Marina

Duration: 4 Nights
TOTAL LOCKS: 30
CRUISING TIME PER DAY: 8.5 HOURS (26 HOURS IN TOTAL)

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Welford has plenty of overnight mooring places, with a reservoir and a village to explore. 

 

 

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Featured Boats

Featured Boats from Gayton Marina, Northamptonshire

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 Falcon

Max: 8 People

Length: 69ft

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Alvechurch Lark

Max: 6 People

Length: 66ft (63ft from Falkirk)

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Alvechurch Sandpiper

Max: 6 People

Length: 66ft

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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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Up to twelve berth Boats

Alvechurch Wagtail

Max: 10 People

Length: 70ft

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