BOATING HOLIDAYS

NARROWBOAT HOLIDAYS:  ENGLISH, WELSH AND SCOTTISH CANALS

NARROWBOAT HOLIDAYS

There is no better way to discover the very heart of Britain than by boat. A 2000 mile network of wonderful rivers and waterways is just waiting to charm and delight you.

Float down peaceful backwaters, meander through some of the most beautiful unspoilt countryside, marvel at mountains and woodland, enjoy the variety of wildlife, discover the country's industrial heritage, or cruise right into the centre of some of our most historic cities. By boat, it's an experience you'll never forget.

Cheshire Ring Travelling through five counties, the Cheshire Ring is a circular canal route that contrasts the highest waterways in England with the cityscape of Manchester.

Cambridgeshire Waterways Visit the historic cities of Ely and Cambridge, cruise the Rivers Nene, Cam and Great Ouse and explore the man-made waterways of this region.

Kennet and Avon Canal Re-opened as recently as 1990, The Kennet and Avon Canal links the Thames and the Bristol Channel, weaving through spectacular scenery on its way from Reading to the beautiful Georgian city of Bath and the floating harbour in Bristol.

Oxford and South Midlands canals  The Oxford Canal starts by the River Thames in Oxford and runs mainly through quiet rolling countryside, to near Coventry where it connects with the Midlands canal system

Heart of England Canals  including the Warwickshire and Leicester Rings, the Stourport and Avon Rings and the River Severn. Drift through delightful countryside, stopping to take in the fascinating industrial heritage and numerous canal-side diversions on the way, including Stratford-Upon-Avon, Worcester and Birmingham.

River Wey The River Wey navigation is now owned by the National Trust and is one of the most beautiful and picturesque waterways in Britain, often referred to as Surrey's best kept secret. The River Wey links to the Basingstoke Canal and the River Thames.

Yorkshire's Waterways Explore the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, cruise the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Three canals cross the Pennines, each through glorious scenery.

Wales:
The Llangollen Canal  Glide into the hills of North Wales over the striking Pontcysylite Aqueduct to Llangollen.

Monmouth and Brecon Cruise one of the most beautiful canals in Britain, gliding from Newport through the outstanding scenery of the Brecon Beacons to the historic market town of Brecon.

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