The unusually low froghall tunnel may be a challenge for boaters, but beyond it, you will be rewarded by arriving at the tranquil and secluded froghall wharf. Froghall sits in the churnet valley, a beautiful and relatively unspoilt part of staffordshire There are some excellent and challenging walks in the area, many of which encompass the area's historic development by the coal, ironstone, copper and limestone industries. The cauldon canal played a large part in the development of industry around froghall The basin at froghall wharf was originally the terminus of the cauldon canal, and a separate branch then ran to uttoxeter. The unusually low froghall tunnel may be a challenge for boaters, but beyond it, you will be rewarded by arriving at the tranquil and secluded froghall wharf
Past froghall junction (1 furlong and 1 lock to the north). This 5 mile walk commences with a sedate journey along the caldon canal from froghall before rising out of the valley through lush woodland Breathe in wonderful views before concluding with a walk down what is claimed to be the oldest official railway in the world.
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