101 Wonders of the Waterways: A Guide to the Sights and Secrets of Britain's Canals and Rivers

Covering the whole of Great Britain from Scotland's majestic Caledonian Canal to England's marshy Fenland drains, and capturing the huge variety and stark contrasts between, the 101 wonders featured in this book range from the world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, to Grafton Regis in Northamptonshire, with its long royal history and its contentious link to William Shakespeare. Highlighted along the way are the unique features that make canals so characterful, including boatman's back cabins decorated with roses and castles, curious "Hobbit houses" in the sides of bridges and the boatyard that's like an installation from Tate Modern.

This is the ideal guide to keep in your car or backpack, to help you find perfect picnic spots in summer, or curl up with by the fire in winter to dream of inspiring adventures.