John Craven reveals his top ten canals
23rd May 2008
Yorkshire-born TV presenter John Craven has been speaking to the BBC’s Countryfile magazine about his top ten waterways around the UK.
John, who is currently vice president of The Waterways Trust and presenter of the current affairs programme, Countryfile, discusses his favourite canals in the June issue of the monthly magazine.
In the article, John talks about his local canal and makes suggestions of what you can do to explore the areas around his favourite waterways.
He also explains why the Lancaster Canal is the best canal for birdwatching and the Pocklington Canal is the best for wildlife.
You can read the full article in the June issue of Countryfile magazine which is on sale now.
John Craven’s best canals:
Oxford Canal – best for tranquility
Falkirk Wheel – best modern structure
Regent’s Canal – best for cycling
Kennet & Avon Canal – best lock flight
Leeds & Liverpool Canal – best for length
Lancaster Canal – best for birdwatching
Llangollen Canal – best for heritage
Stoke Bruerne – best canal village
Caledonian Canal – best for scenery
Pocklington Canal – best for wildlife
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