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Canal lock etiquette – your guide to canal locks

To all you narrowboat novices: we say, don’t be put off by these fellas . Locks can look intimidating and you do need to take things slowly and carefully. But here’s the thing: as you exit your first lock, you will have been a little apprehensive together, figured it out Read more…

By Sharon Peach, 5 years30 December, 2018 ago

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