From Whixall Marina you can cruise to Ellesmere in the heart of the Shropshire Lake District Our canal boat hire base at Whixall Marina is on the Prees Branch of...
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Top 6 summer canal boat holiday circuits
Canal circuits and rings take in a wide variety of landscapes Canal boat holiday circuits and cruising rings bring you back to your narrowboat hire base without having to travel...
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10-day and two week breaks from Trevor
On a longer boating break from Trevor or Whixall you can cruise to Chester and back or complete the Four Counties Ring 10-day and two week breaks from Trevor Chester...
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Top 10 wildlife destinations to enjoy on a canal boat holiday
There's so much wildlife to see when you are boating along Britain's beautiful inland waterways Our beautiful network of inland waterways were once the transport arteries of the Industrial Revolution,...
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You can explore Shakespeare country from our narrowboat rental base at Wootton Wawen in Warwickshire Head south along the Stratford Canal from Wootton Wawen and you’ll soon cross the 145-metre...
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Our boat hire base at Great Haywood near Stafford offers a great choice of routes and destinations Great Haywood is next to the crossroads of two canals - the Trent...
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Boating on the River Avon offers a serene experience, winding through some of England's most beautiful countryside The River Avon rises in the Cotswold Hills and has been used for...
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Boating on the River Severn offers an unforgettable journey through stunning natural landscapes and historic landscapes There are plenty of waterside pubs to stop at and wildlife to watch out...
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The Droitwich Canals take canal boaters through the Worcestershire countryside and historic town of Droitwich The Droitwich Canals were originally built to ship salt from the Droitwich mines to the...
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On a boating holiday on the Macclesfield Canal you can enjoy spectacular Pennine views The beautiful tree-lined Macclesfield Canal was one of the last narrow canals to be built, and...
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The Pennine Ring is an ambitious and challenging canal cruising route in England. Also known as the 'Two Roses' thing ring connects the east and west coasts of Northern England,...
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The Four Counties circuit offers a memorable canal boat holiday experience It's a popular choice for boating enthusiasts looking to explore the historic waterways of the British countryside. The 110-mile...
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The Black Country Ring is a popular canal cruising route along the interconnected canals of the West Midlands The route, also known as the Staffordshire Ring, travels stretches of the...
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The Avon Ring offers a stunning array of landscapes, including rolling countryside, tranquil rivers and quaint villages The 108-mile long journey goes through 131 locks and navigates sections of the...
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The Warwickshire Ring takes you through picturesque countryside, historic villages and into the heart of Birmingham The canal cruising circuit runs for 104 miles through 121 locks. It takes in...
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Cruise the Stourport Ring to experience picturesque countryside and industrial heritage sites The route passes through charming villages, historic towns and industrial heritage sites, offering plenty of opportunities for scenic...
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The Cheshire Ring takes you through the Cheshire countryside, to the heart of Manchester and into the Peak District It's one of the most popular canal boat holiday circuits in...
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The Droitwich Ring offers a delightful canal boat cruising experience along the tranquil waterways of Worcestershire Also known as the Mid-Worcestershire Ring, the Droitwich Ring is a 21-mile, 33-lock circuit...
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10-day and two week canal boat holidays from Bunbury
You can cruise the Four Counties or the Cheshire Ring from our base at Bunbury in Cheshire The Four Counties Ring (115 miles, 98 locks, 63 hours) This popular circuit...
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