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Short breaks on the Llangollen Canal
Our short break destinations on the Llangollen Canal include Llangollen, Chirk, Ellesmere, Crickheath, Whitchurch and Wrenbury The beautiful 41-mile long Llangollen Canal crosses the border between England and Wales. In...
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Making the most of your boat trip across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Ways to make the most of your trip across 'The Stream in the Sky' in North Wales One of our Little Star Pontcysyllte Aqueduct trip boat skippers and commentary providers...
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Best narrowboat holiday getaways for couples
A boating break on Britain's beautiful inland waterways can be a perfect minibreak for couples wanting to experience life in the slow lane Slow life down to a tranquil three...
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Top 8 quirky canal boat holiday destinations
With a 250-year old history, Britain's canals and rivers have some fascinating destinations and stories to tell To celebrate the new cruising season ahead, we’ve listed some of the most...
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Top 9 canal boat holiday staycations
Britain’s beautiful canal network provides the perfect destination for a boating staycation experience Whether it’s the appeal of pottering slowly through the countryside, watching out for wildlife and stopping off...
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Best pet friendly canal boat holidays
Narrowboats provide a floating holiday home so it’s possible to take many types of pets on the canals Canal boat holidays are especially great for dogs, with plenty of towpath...
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Historic sites to visit on your canal boat holiday
There's a great choice of stately homes and historic sites to visit on a narrowboat holiday in England and Wales One of the joys of a canal boat holiday is...
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Best February half term canal boat holiday destinations
There's a great choice of exciting family destinations to visit on a half term boating breaks on the canals All our boats have central heating, and some also have multi-fuel...
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Canal boat holidays on the Caldon Canal
Enjoy a rural retreat boating adventure on one of the finest canals in Britain The peaceful 17-mile long Caldon Canal runs from the Trent & Mersey Canal at Etruria in...
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Best spring canal boat holidays
Experience a spring break on Britain's beautiful canal network and see the countryside bursting with new life Spring is a glorious time to celebrate the rich and diverse wildlife living...
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Best canal boat holidays for beginners
Every year more people experience the delights of holidaying on Britain’s beautiful inland waterways network You don’t have to be an expert and you don’t need a licence to steer...
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Tips for canal boat holiday beginners
We've gathered some helpful tips for those embarking on their first canal boating break You don’t need to be an expert to hire a canal boat and each year around...
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Canal boat holidays on the Shropshire Union Canal
On a canal boat holiday on the Shropshire Union Canal you'll experience stunning views of the rolling Cheshire countryside, sleepy villages, deep canal cuttings and the chance to visit Chester...
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Canal boat holidays on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Enjoy stunning scenery, the Yorkshire Dales, Pennine Way, industrial history, remote beauty, rugged hills, wooded valleys, mills and moors. At 127 miles, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is the longest...
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A short break on the Shropshire Union Canal
We spoke to Stan Cullimore about his latest Anglo Welsh narrowboat holiday Where did you go this time Stan? We set off from Bunbury on the Shropshire Union Canal in...
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Spring time on the River Thames
Spring is a great time to go canal boating. The countryside is alive with new life – spring lambs, ducklings and goslings, hawthorn in the hedgerows and bluebells in the...
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