A gentle half-day walk through the Cheshire hills, where narrowboats drift past and the only deadline is the next lock.
Condensation, coal deliveries and the strange cosiness of a frozen canal are all part of the colder months afloat.
Locks are where canal life becomes a team sport, and a little courtesy goes a very long way.
A manageable three-day cruise through some of England's prettiest canal scenery, with time to actually stop and enjoy it.
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