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The Trent & Mersey Canal

The Trent & Mersey Canal

Cruise through the Potteries and Cheshire countryside on a boating holiday on the Trent & Mersey Canal The 90-mile long Trent & Mersey Canal, begins close to the River Mersey...
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The Shropshire Union Canal

The Shropshire Union Canal

Cruise through the English countryside, stopping off at sleepy villages with charming pubs on a boating holiday on the Shropshire Union Canal The charminghly rural Shropshire Union Canal stretches from...
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The Leeds & Liverpool Canal

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal

Cruise through the Yorkshire Dales and Airedale on a holiday on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal At 127 miles, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal is the longest single canal in...
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The Caldon Canal

The Caldon Canal

Explore the Potteries, remote moorlands, tranquil water meadows and dense woodlands on a holiday on the Caldon Canal The peaceful Caldon Canal is often described as ‘one of the finest...
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The Oxford Canal

The Oxford Canal

Experience meandering waterways, peaceful villages and the chance to visit the world famous City of Oxford by boat The picturesque 77-mile long Oxford Canal was completed in 1790.  It links...
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The Llangollen Canal

The Llangollen Canal

Experience breath-taking mountain views, a UNESCO World Heritage site, historic market towns and havens for wildlife The beautiful 41-mile long Llangollen Canal crosses the border between England and Wales, and...
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The Kennet & Avon Canal

The Kennet & Avon Canal

Experience soaring aqueducts, prehistoric landscapes, ancient forests, historic market towns and the World Heritage City of Bath One our best-loved canals, the 87-mile long Kennet & Avon Canal links the...
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The Pennine Ring

The Pennine Ring

The Pennine Ring, also known as the ‘Two Roses’ route, is an ambitious and challenging canal cruising route in England. It connects the east and west coasts of Northern England,...
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The Four Counties Ring

The Four Counties Ring

The Four Counties circuit offers a memorable canal boat holiday experience, combining scenic beauty and historic interest It's a popular choice for boating enthusiasts looking to explore the tranquil waterways...
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The Black Country Ring

The Black Country Ring

The Black Country Ring is a popular canal cruising route along the interconnected canals of the West Midlands and historic industrial heartland The route, also known as the Staffordshire Ring,...
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The Avon Ring

The Avon Ring

Boaters cruising the Avon Ring are treated to a stunning array of landscapes, including rolling countryside, tranquil rivers and quaint villages The 108-mile long journey goes through 131 locks and...
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The Birmingham Mini-Ring

The Birmingham Mini-Ring

With more canals than Venice, exploring the Birmingham area by boat is one of the best ways to experience Britain’s vibrant second city The Birmingham Mini-Ring takes boaters through industrial...
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The Warwickshire Ring

The Warwickshire Ring

The Warwickshire Ring canal cruising route takes you through picturesque countryside, historic villages and into the heart of Birmingham The circuit runs for 104 miles through 121 locks.  It takes...
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The Cheshire Ring

The Cheshire Ring

The Cheshire Ring canal circuit 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...
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We’re celebrating the Bingley 250 with a Silsden offer

We’re celebrating the Bingley 250 with a Silsden offer

Celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Bingley Five Rise Locks on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Bradford To celebrate the Bingley Five Rise Locks 250th anniversary, we’re offering 15%...
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Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct carries the Llangollen Canal across the Dee Valley in North Wales Nicknamed ‘the stream in the sky’, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct was built in 1805 by pioneering canal engineer...
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10-day and two week canal boat holidays from Bunbury

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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Week-long canal boat holidays from Bunbury

Week-long canal boat holidays from Bunbury

Cruise through the beautiful Cheshire and Shropshire countryside from our narrowboat hire base at Bunbury Norbury Junction and back (58 miles, 58 locks, 31 hours) Travel slowly through the countryside...
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10-day and two week canal boat holidays from Great Haywood

10-day and two week canal boat holidays from Great Haywood

You can complete the Black Country Ring or the Four Counties Ring on a longer break from our Great Haywood base near Stafford The Black Country Ring (75 miles, 79...
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Week long canal boat holidays from Great Haywood

Week long canal boat holidays from Great Haywood

Sitting at the cross roads of two popular canals there's a great choice of 7-night breaks from Great Haywood Etruria and back (38 miles, 36 locks, 21.5 hours) Cruise north...
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Be Inspired

We offer a range of different types of holidays such as City Breaks, Relaxation Cruises and Popular Destinations

City Breaks
Rural retreats
Popular places

So why choose Anglo Welsh?

Over 55 years providing unique canal boat holidays in England and Wales.
Modern and spacious narrowboat and wide beam barge hire – from 2 to 12 berths.
Wide choice of narrowboat hire locations and canal boat holiday destinations.
Canal boat holiday routes for novices & experienced boaters.
Flexible holiday booking, no hidden costs.
Family friendly and pet friendly holidays.
Great days out on the water.
Luxury canal boat hire and Thames boating holidays.

Anglo Welsh. So much more than narrowboats

...but don't just take our word for it

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