Canal Boat Diaries

Robbie Cumming explores the English canal network, beginning with a journey from Shardlow to Etruria Junction, Stoke on Trent, exploring the Trent and Mersey Canal. However, not everything goes to plan, and he will have to deal with a tricky issue with his propeller as well as navigating the complicated locks on the Trent and Mersey Canal.

A low canal tunnel in Staffordshire proves a problem and Robbie helps out a stranded boater.

A fallen tree and a leaking lock pound hamper Robbie's journey across the Pennines.

Robbie runs aground on the Rochdale Canal - will he make it to Manchester?

There are engine issues and a leaky boat to fix before Robbie reaches Liverpool Docks.