The Caldon Canal

Once you get out of Stoke-on-Trent, the Caldon becomes one of the most charming stretches of canal in the country. The Canal splits into two arms at the end of the main summit. The main arm goes down through three locks, seen here, and then on to Consall Forge and Frogall. Just past this point, the main arm passes underneath the other arm, which crosses it on an imposing aqueduct and then winds its way to Leek.

The main arm goes through a lovely stretch once the River Churnett joins it above Consall Forge and it winds through a heavily wooded valley. Worth a visit and a walk even in the absence of a boat.