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10 Night Canal Boat Holidays
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Canal Narrowboat 10 Night Holidays
Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the UK waterways with a 10-night canal boat holiday from Anglo Welsh. Perfect for an extended getaway, our holidays offer the ideal opportunity to unwind, explore breathtaking landscapes, and create cherished memories with loved ones. Cruise through serene countryside, discover charming canalside villages, and enjoy a new adventure every day. No prior experience is needed – our fully equipped narrowboats and experienced team will ensure you’re confidently cruising in no time. Start planning your unforgettable 10-night journey today!
With an array of routes to choose from, you can begin your adventure from Bath, Bradford-upon-Avon, Bunbury, Great Haywood, Monkton Combe, Silsden, Trevor, Whixhall and Wootton Wawen.
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Bath To Hungerford Return
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Somerset
Route Details:
- 94 Miles
- 134 Locks
- 60 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Claverton Manor, Dundas and Avoncliff aqueducts, Bradford on Avon, the Barge Inn at Seend, the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill at Devizes, All Cannings with its King’s Arms pub, the Barge Inn at Honeystreet, the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, the Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers, Savernake Tunnel and the Savernake Forest, Great Bedwyn, the Pelican Inn at Froxfield and Hungerford High Street.
Bath To Great Bedwyn Return
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Somerset
Route Details:
- 83 Miles
- 102 Locks
- 50 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Claverton Manor, Dundas and Avoncliff aqueducts, Bradford on Avon, the Barge Inn at Seend, the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill at Devizes, All Cannings with its King’s Arms pub, the Barge Inn at Honeystreet, the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, the Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers, Savernake Tunnel and the Savernake Forest, and the Three Tuns at Great Bedwyn.
Bradford on Avon To Great Bedwyn Return
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Wiltshire
Route Details:
- 64 Miles
- 100 Locks
- 46 Hours
Key attractions along the route include: the Barge Inn at Seend, the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill at Devizes, All Cannings with its King’s Arms pub, the Barge Inn at Honeystreet, the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, the Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers, Savernake Tunnel and the Savernake Forest, and the Three Tuns at Great Bedwyn.
Bath To Newbury Return
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Somerset
Route Details:
- 111 Miles
- 142 Locks
- 69 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Claverton Manor, Dundas and Avoncliff aqueducts, Bradford on Avon, the Barge Inn at Seend, the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill at Devizes, All Cannings with its King’s Arms pub, the Barge Inn at Honeystreet, the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, the Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers, Savernake Tunnel and the Savernake Forest, Great Bedwyn, the Pelican Inn at Froxfield, Hungerford High Street and the Newbury Museum.
Bradford on Avon To Hungerford Return
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Wiltshire
Route Details:
- 73 Miles
- 118 Locks
- 50 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the Barge Inn at Seend, the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill at Devizes, All Cannings with its King’s Arms pub, the Barge Inn at Honeystreet, the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, the Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers, Savernake Tunnel and the Savernake Forest, Great Bedwyn, the Pelican Inn at Froxfield and Hungerford High Street.
Bradford on Avon To Newbury Return
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Wiltshire
Route Details:
- 99 Miles
- 140 Locks
- 62 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the Barge Inn at Seend, the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill at Devizes, All Cannings with its King’s Arms pub, the Barge Inn at Honeystreet, the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, the Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers, Savernake Tunnel and the Savernake Forest, Great Bedwyn, the Pelican Inn at Froxfield, Hungerford High Street and Newbury Museum.
Monkton Combe To Hungerford Return
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Somerset
Route Details:
- 84 Miles
- 122 Locks
- 55 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Dundas and Avoncliff aqueducts, Bradford on Avon, the Barge Inn at Seend, the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill at Devizes, All Cannings with its King’s Arms pub, the Barge Inn at Honeystreet, the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, the Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers, Savernake Tunnel and the Savernake Forest, Great Bedwyn, the Pelican Inn at Froxfield and Hungerford High Street.
Monkton Combe To Newbury Return
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Somerset
Route Details:
- 102 Miles
- 142 Locks
- 66 Hours
Key attractions along the route include: Dundas and Avoncliff aqueducts, Bradford on Avon, the Barge Inn at Seend, the flight of 29 locks at Caen Hill at Devizes, All Cannings with its King’s Arms pub, the Barge Inn at Honeystreet, the beautiful Vale of Pewsey, the Royal Oak at Wootton Rivers, Savernake Tunnel and the Savernake Forest, Great Bedwyn, the Pelican Inn at Froxfield, Hungerford High Street and the Newbury Museum.
Silsden To Burnley Return
11 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal, West Yorkshire
Route Details:
- 63 Miles
- 44 Locks
- 32 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the White Lion at Kildwick, the valley of the River Aire, the Bay Horse pub at Snaygill, Skipton Castle, Gargrave gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, Bank Newton Locks taking you up onto the Pennines, medieval East Marton, the Anchor Inn at Salterforth, Foulridge Wharf, Foulridge Tunnel, Barrowford, Forest of Bowland, Burnley Embankment and The Inn on the Wharf in Burnley.
Whixall To Chester Return
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route Details:
- 71 Miles
- 60 Locks
- 42 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the Black Bear pub at historic Whitchurch, Grindley Brook Staircase of Locks, the Dusty Miller at Wrenbury, Hurleston Junction, Bunbury Locks, Beeston Castle, Cheshire Ice Cream Farm at Tattenhall, the Cheshire Cat at Christleton and the Roman Walls at Chester.
Trevor To Chester Return
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Llangollen Canal, North Wales
Route Details:
- 121 Miles
- 64 Locks
- 62 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte and Chirk aqueducts, the Bridge Inn at Chirk, the Mere at Ellesmere, the Black Bear pub at historic Whitchurch, Grindley Brook Staircase of Locks, the Dusty Miller at Wrenbury, Hurleston Junction, Bunbury Locks, Beeston Castle, Cheshire Ice Cream Farm at Tattenhall, the Cheshire Cat at Christleton and the Roman Walls at Chester.
Bunbury Around The Four Counties Ring
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Shropshire Union Canal, Cheshire
Route Details:
- 115 Miles
- 98 Locks
- 63 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Old Barbridge Inn at Barbridge Junction, Nantwich Aqueduct, Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker at Hack Green Locks, the Shroppie Fly pub at Audlem, Betton Cutting, Market Drayton, the Wharf Tavern pub at Goldstone Wharf, Norbury Junction, the Royal Oak at Gnosnall, the Hartley Arms at Wheaton Ashton, historic village of Brewood, Autherley Junction, Gailey Wharf, Tixall Wide, Great Haywood, Stone, the Plume of Feathers at Barlaston, Wedgewood Visitor Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, Harecastle Tunnel, Middlewich, and the Badger Inn at Church Minshull.
Great Haywood Around The Black Country Ring
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Trent & Mersey Canal, Staffordshire
Route Details:
- 75 Miles
- 79 Locks
- 42.5 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Tixall Wide lake, the Boat and Cross Keys pubs at Penkridge, Gailey Wharf, Aldersley Junction, the Wolverhampton flight of 21 locks, Gas Street Basin in Birmingham City Centre, Fazeley Junction, Fradley Junction, Fradley Pool Nature Reserve, Rugeley, Cannock Chase, Wolseley Arms at Wolesley Bridge and the Shugborough Estate.
Great Haywood Around The Four Counties Ring
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Trent & Mersey Canal, Staffordshire
Route Details:
- 110 Miles
- 94 Locks
- 60 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the Woolpack at Weston, the Swan at Stone, the Plume of Feathers at Barlaston, World of Wedgewood, Stoke on Trent, Harecastle Tunnel, Heartbreak Hill and views of the Cheshire Plain, the Royal Oak at Rode Heath, the Cheshire Cheese at Wheelock, Sandbach Flashes, Middlewich, the Badger Inn at Church Minshull, Barbridge Junction, Nantwich Aqueduct, Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker at Hack Green Locks, the Shroppie Fly pub at Audlem, Betton Cutting, Market Drayton, the Wharf Tavern at Goldstone Wharf, Norbury Junction, the Royal Oak at Gnosnall, the Hartley Arms at Wheaton Ashton, Brewood, Pendeford Mill Nature Reserve, Autherley Junction, Gailey Wharf, Penkridge and Tixall Wide.
Wootton Wawen Around The Avon Ring
10 Nights Start on Friday or Saturday
Stratford Canal, Warwickshire
Route Details:
- 109 Miles
- 131 Locks
- 61 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Edstone Aqueduct, Mary Arden’s Farm at Wilmcote, Bancroft Basin in Shakespeare’s Stratford, medieval bridge and Bulls Head pub at Bidford-on-Avon, the Abbey Park at Evesham, the Chequers Inn at Fladbury, the Anchor Inn at Wyre Piddle, the 14th century bridge at Pershore, Bredon Barn, the Fleet Inn at Twyning Green and the medieval King John’s bridge at Tewkesbury, Kempsey on the River Severn, Diglis Basin and the City of Worcester, the Tardebigge Flight of 30 locks, Shortwood Tunnel, The Crown at Alvechurch, Wast Hill Tunnel, Kings Norton Junction, Lapworth Locks, Yarningdale Aqueduct and the Fleur de Lys at Lowsonford.
10-Day Canal Narrowboat Holidays from Anglo Welsh
A 10-night canal boat holiday with Anglo Welsh is the perfect way to fully immerse yourself in the beauty and charm of Britain’s waterways. With plenty of time to explore, you can embark on extended routes that take you through stunning countryside, historic towns, and cultural landmarks. Whether you’re seeking a leisurely escape or a more adventurous journey, a 10-night holiday offers the perfect balance of relaxation and discovery, allowing you to truly unwind and soak in the serene rhythm of canal life.
Over 10 nights, you’ll have the opportunity to experience some of the UK’s most iconic attractions and breathtaking landscapes. From the awe-inspiring Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in North Wales to the vibrant canalside atmosphere of Birmingham, each day brings new sights and experiences. Explore the historic market towns of Warwickshire, marvel at the majestic castles of Shropshire, or enjoy a countryside escape surrounded by lush greenery and abundant wildlife. Along the way, you’ll find cosy pubs, charming villages, and fascinating heritage sites to explore at your own pace.
Anglo Welsh offers a variety of 10-night routes designed to showcase the very best of the UK’s waterways. Cruise the Avon Ring for a mix of peaceful countryside and cultural stops in Stratford-upon-Avon and Worcester, or navigate the Cheshire Ring to enjoy a blend of urban and rural scenery, with highlights including the Peak District and Manchester’s vibrant waterways. For seasoned boaters, the Warwickshire Ring offers a rewarding challenge, taking you through a series of locks, aqueducts, and tunnels. Each route is a unique adventure, filled with opportunities to create lasting memories.
A 10-night canal boat holiday is more than just a getaway—it’s a chance to embrace the freedom and simplicity of life on the water. Each Anglo Welsh narrowboat is fully equipped with modern comforts, including spacious sleeping cabins, a fully fitted kitchen, and cosy living areas. No prior experience is needed, as you’ll receive expert tuition before you set off. With the freedom to chart your own course and set your own pace, a 10-night adventure offers an unparalleled way to connect with loved ones, rediscover nature, and experience the magic of Britain’s waterways.
