Stafford Riverway Link (Community Interest Company)

Objective: The restoration of the historic river (Sow and Penk) and canal waterway (originally opened in 1816 and navigable until the 1920's) linking the county town of Stafford to the national waterway network at Baswich (Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal) for the benefit of the community, boaters and tourism, bringing boats back into the middle of town.

The route of the navigation forms part of the Two Saints Way and also Stafford Borough's Littleworth to Baswich, Doorstep Walk.

From Stafford town centre follow the footpath out of town alongside the River Sow from Green Bridge (near the Civic Centre); at Baswich traces of the original roving bridge and lock are still visible.

Stafford Riverway Link (Community Interest Company)
c/o Stafford Boat Club
Maplewood
Wildwood
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 4SG

Web: http://www.stafford-riverway-link.co.uk

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