Nicholson Waterway Guide 5: North West and the Pennines

This Nicholson Waterway guide number 5 covers the canals and waterways in the north west of England around Merseyside and Manchester, plus the Pennines, which are as follows:
1) Aire and Calder Navigation
2) Bridgewater Canal
3) Calder and Hebble Navigation
4) Huddersfield Narrow and Broad Canals
5) Lancaster Canal
6) Leeds and Liverpool Canal
7) Macclesfield Canal
8) Peak Forest and Ashton Canals
9) Rochdale Canal
10) Trent & Mersey Canal

This practical A5 North West and the Pennines Waterways guide has 'lie flat' spiral binding. Nicholson Water Guides are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britainís inland waterways, from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip. Using OS mapping they show the following information:
- Locks, bridges, tunnels, aqueducts, winding holes and towpaths.
- Waterpoints, sanitary stations, pump out facilities and refuse disposal.
- Boatyards, pubs, restaurants and local shops.
- Mile markers and milestones.

The text and comprehensive navigational notes include:
- The history and background to each canal.
- Local services and places of interest, pubs and restaurants and postcodes added for each place.
- Opportunities for walking and cycling.
- Notes on wildlife to be found along the waterways.
- Maximum dimensions and low bridges.
- Mileages, advice and potential hazards.
- Navigation authorities and contact details.

This Collins Nicholson waterways guide was published in January 2023.