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Matt 29 Aug 2009 |
My dad and I canoed this route on the 29/08/09. We have just decided to give Kayaking a go as a new hobby and wanted a stretch of waterway to try them out.This canal was perfect for newcomers, its totally deserted or was when we went except for a small group of scouts. There are a few locks to practice getting in and out of the water, its shallow enough to stand up in but not too shallow incase you capsize. There is a pub half way along which has access from the waters edge (a bit of a struggle as nobody ever stops there anymore) but a pub is a pub and it served beer.As far as an entry point goes there were 2 options that we saw - 1) parking on the roadside next to the Visitors centre on Lockoford road - this is the best bet as you have to go here anyway to pay for your licence. or 2) parking at free carpark on station road near the pub.All in all, a quiet easy going stretch of water for a dip for beginners. | |
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Paul Booker 13 Aug 2008 |
The guide would be better saying;
Southern launch at Tapton lock on Lockoford Lane. Easy parking and free with easy access to the canal. Paddle north to Staveley. Northern launch, park at or near Morrisons (at Staveley)and paddle south to Chesterfield. The canal is blocked north of here at present. The link also does not mention that you need to pay an access fee (£1.50 for a day) as this is not a British Waterways canal or subject to a BCU agreement. This can be paid to a ranger or at the visitors centre at Tapton Lock - Tel 01246 551035. There is/will be negotiations to make a canoe trail using the river Rother that runs parallel to the canal and enable a round trip in the future, but you are probably aware on how slow these things are. |
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