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Black Country Ring

A guide to the Black Country Ring and narrowboat hire on the Black Country Ring

The Black Country Ring itself:  
Cruising Hours: This route consists of 75.281 miles, 79 locks and 1.5 tunnels. Which will take 6 days, 4 hours and 25 minutes when travelling for 7 hours per day at our default speeds.

Departure Point: Stone, Staffordshire  
Cruising Hours: This route consists of 94.931 miles, 91 locks and 1.5 tunnels. Which will take 8 days, 0 hours and 40 minutes when travelling for 7 hours per day at our default speeds.

Address: "Stone, Staffordshire Hire Base", Crown Street, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8QN

The Black Country Ring offers a great mix of industrial heritage, modern developments and tranquil countryside. From the hustle and bustle of Birmingham to the wildlife haven of the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal: the Black Country Ring will be an experience you’ll never forget.

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Further reading and learning about the Black Country Ring

Guides / Offline Canal Maps

Book cover for Birmingham & the Heart of England - Nicholson Guide No 3

Related Nicholson Guide:
Birmingham & the Heart of England - Nicholson Guide No 3
Available at Canal Shop or on Canal Junction

Videos

Useful youtube videos covering some or all of this route.

Please note: These are independent youtube video, and not affiliated with or endorsing our business Roam&Roost Canal Boat Holidays

Hire Boats for the Black Country Ring.

Below you'll see the available hire narrowboats for this route.
Click here to find a boat for your Black Country Ring canal boat hire.

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