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Spring Days Out Canal Boating
We offer a range of boat sizes with accommodation for two to 12 people.
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Best spring days out canal boating
Spring is a great time to take to the water when the countryside is bursting with new life.
Cruising slowly through the countryside with family and friends you can watch out for wildlife, including ducklings and cygnets on the water and lambs in the fields.
Tuition is included and our day boats are equipped with everything you need for a great day afloat, including a kettle, cooker, fridge and toilet.
Our day boats are pet friendly.
Glide across ‘The Stream in the Sky’
On a day afloat from Trevor on the Llangollen Canal, you can cruise across to the UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to Chirk and back. As you cross, you’ll be 38 metres high above the Dee Valley with fantastic views of the autumn colours in the trees. You can stop to enjoy a drink or a meal at the Bridge Inn at Chirk Bank or the Poacher’s Pocket at Gledrid.
The journey to Chirk and back takes around 5 hours.
Potter through the Warwickshire countryside to Wilmcote
From Wootton Wawen you can cruise south along the Stratford Canal to Wilmcote Top Lock and back. You can moor up and walk into the village to visit the Mary Arden Inn, named after Shakespeare’s mother.
The journey to Wilmcote and back takes 5 hours and there’s just one lock to go through each way.
Cruise to Cannock Chase Forest and Rugeley
From Great Haywood near Stafford, you can cruise to the historic market town of Rugeley and back. Along the way, you can stop for a drink or a meal at the Wolseley Arms at Wolseley Bridge. When you reach Rugeley you can spend time exploring Cannock Chase Forest or have lunch at the Colliers pub.
The journey to Rugeley and back takes 6 hours and there are 2 locks to go through each way.
Navigate through the Cheshire countryside to Nantwich
On a day out from Bunbury on the Shropshire Union Canal near Tarporley, you can cruise to Nantwich and back. The lock-free journey takes you past the canalside Old Barbridge Inn. And across the impressive Nantwich Aqueduct, with panoramic views across the town.
The journey to Nantwich and back takes around 6 hours.
Cruise through the Shropshire Lake District to Ellesmere
On a day out canal boating from Whixall Marina, you can cruise along the Llangollen Canal to Ellesmere and back. This lock-free route takes you past Cole Mere and through Ellesmere Tunnel. When you reach Ellesmere, you can moor up to explore this historic market town and its many great places to eat, including the Black Lion pub.
The journey to Ellesmere and back takes around 6 hours.
Boat through the Bath Valley to Brassknocker Basin
From Bradford on Avon, on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Wiltshire, you can cruise through the wooded Bath Valley to Brassknocker Basin and back. Along the way you’ll pass over the magnificent Bath stone aqueducts at Avoncliff and Dundas. You can stop for lunch at the canalside No.10 Cafe or the Cross Guns pub next to Avoncliff Aqueduct. Or you can go to the Angelfish Cafe at Brassknocker Basin.
The journey to Brassknocker Basin and back travels 9 miles and takes around 4 hours. There’s just 1 lock to pass through each way.
Download a Brochure
Our brochure includes information on our boats, routes, destinations and prices. There are also tips for canal boat beginners, advice on what to pack and a list of our locations offering day boat hire.
