Pearson's Canal Companions
2 total works
The "Canal Companions" have been chugging along the 'cut' for thirty years; conveying facts and figures, insights and entertainment, wit and wisdom: from Brentford to Burscough, from Shardlow to Sharpness, from Tipton to Todmorden. All manner of folk have been encouraged to explore inland waterways using these guides, which have become as much a part of tradition as their subject matter. This 9th Edition "Welsh Waters" focusses on the Shropshire Union, Lllangollen, Monmouthshire & Brecon, Montgomery and connecting canals in the region, expertly interpreted to inspire you, on foot, afloat or by bicycle.
South Midlands and Warwickshire Ring - Pearson's Canal Companion
by Michael Pearson
Published 1 October 2007
"Pearson's Canal Companions" have achieved cult status with canal users of all kinds. These lively, colourful and committed books are generally regarded as the most detailed, informative and down-right entertaining guides to the inland waterways.Each of the nine titles in the series covers a popular route or area with large scale and highly detailed maps accompanied by a wide ranging commentary, descriptions of waterside towns and villages, and itemised listings on eating and drinking, shopping, visitor centres, public transport and boating facilities. Of particular use to walkers and cyclists is the classification of towpath conditions into three grades. Considerable coverage is given to items of industrial archaeological interest. "The South Midlands and Warwickshire Ring Canal Companion" covers the Warwickshire Ring, Ashby Canal and connecting canals.