The Black Country Ring is a popular cruising route along the interconnected canals of the West Midlands, taking boaters through the historic industrial heartland known as the Black Country. The...
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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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Boaters traversing the Stourport Ring are treated to a diverse range of landscapes, including picturesque countryside, wooded areas and urban landscapes. The route passes through charming villages, historic towns and...
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10-day and two week canal boat holidays from Great Haywood
The Black Country Ring (75 miles, 79 locks, 42.5 hours) This circuit cruises sections of the Birmingham & Fazeley, Birmingham Main Line, Coventry, Staffordshire & Worcestershire and Trent & Mersey...
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10-day and two week breaks from Wootton Wawen
The Warwickshire Ring (128 locks, 59 hours) This circuit offers a great mix of rural and urban stretches. It travels sections of the Grand Union, Oxford, Coventry and Birmingham &...
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Best pet friendly canal boat holidays
Narrowboats provide a floating holiday home so it’s possible to take all sorts of pets on the canals. Canal boat holidays are especially great for dogs, with plenty of towpath...
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