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Wigan and Return – Nature Spotters Paradise
86 miles
6 locks
(for the total return trip)
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44 Locks
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141 Miles
102 Locks
2 Week Cruise
5 hours per day
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8 locks
(for the total return trip)
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(for the total return trip)
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2 Locks
(for the total return trip)
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