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Video - Grand Union Southern Section Ref: 501
This video takes you on a 93 mile journey, on what was the Grand Junction Canal, starting at Braunston and ending at Brentford. The Grand Junction was arguably the most important of all our waterways, linking London to the coalfields and industries of the East Midlands.

Although never very far away from urban centres - many of which grew to importance because of the canal - this delightful wide beam waterway takes you through pleasant rolling countryside and through the pretty towns and villages of the Shires. Even after it penetrates the M25 ring, it remains essentially rural in character.

Running time: 57 mins approx. VHS (PAL).
Price: £12.35

Video - Grand Union Leicester Section Ref: 502
The Leicester section of the Grand Union runs from Norton Junction, near Watford Gap, to Leicester, and takes in the Welford and Market Harborough Arms. There's plenty to interest the canal boater, with 3 tunnels, two staircase flights of locks and the inclined plane at Foxton.

At Leicester, the canal runs into the River Soar, and brings a complete contrast for the boater. A delightful meandering non-tidal river navigation, with attractive water frontages. The river gets deeper and wider as it winds its way to the confluence with the river Trent at Redhill, near Nottingham.

Running time: 57 mins approx. VHS (PAL).
Price: £12.35

Video - Kennet & Avon Part 2 (West) Ref: 504
This video concludes the journey along the Kennet & Avon from the summit, through Wiltshire and on to Bristol.

See the tremendous Caen Hill flight in Devizes, which became the focal point for the official re-opening of the canal by HM the Queen. Afterwards, enjoy the tranquil descent to the Avon valley and the marvellous Georgian town of Bath, and experience the impressive Avoncliffe Aqueduct.

You also continue along the tidal river Avon into Bristol.

Running time: 57 mins approx. VHS (PAL).
Price: £12.35

Video - Llangollen Ref: 507
Starting in the Cheshire plain, this canal climbs steadily through the heart of Britain's dairy farming country to the pretty market town of Whitchurch. From here there is a 23 mile long level pound across the marshes and mosses of the Welsh Borders. At Ellesmere, the canal passes right between the lakes of Shropshire's miniature lake district.

Now the canal enters the most spectacular scenery of all as it tunnels beneath the Welsh mountains. The highlight of this journey has to be the passage across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Running time: 40 mins approx. VHS (PAL).
Price: £12.35