Self Hire Boats:   England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales

Royal River Thames
Take a cruise on the world's most famous river and discover a nation's history  – Hampton Court, Runnymede, Windsor, Eton, Cookham, Marlow, Henley, Abingdon, Oxford.....

Norfolk Broads
The Norfolk Broads are Britain's finest wetland. Five gently meandering rivers and forty wide shallow lakes ('broads')... no locks... just mile upon mile of enchanting scenic waterways enticing you to come and cruise at leisure.

House Boats on the Norfolk Broads: Enjoying a waterside setting, these houseboats are moored on the upper reaches of the River Ant. Each houseboat enjoys free use of a rowing boat. Book on-line.
Houseboats:
       Ant: sleeps 4+1   ~   Bure: sleeps 4+1  
  Thurne: sleeps 4+1   ~   Yare: sleeps 4+1

Canals of England and Wales:

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.

Scotland:
The Great Glen and the Caledonian Canal. The Caledonian Canal passes through the forested slopes of the breathtaking Great Glen linking the Highlands' most beautiful freshwater Lochs – Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and the legendary Loch Ness.
Forth and Clyde and Union Canals  Cruise through the stunning landscape of the Scottish Lowlands and visit both Edinburgh and Glasgow. Linking the West and East coasts of Scotland, the canals have plenty to see and do along their banks. The Falkirk Wheel is a mechanical marvel and the world's only rotating boatlift. Used to connect the Forth & Clyde and Union Canals, it is truly an iconic landmark.

Ireland: Cruise Ireland: Cruising along the majestic waters of the Shannon and the Erne as they slowly meander their way through Ireland's rich countryside is an ideal way to sample the laid back way of life which is synonymous with rural Ireland. Or why not  Cruise and Golf: A cruising holiday allows easy access to over 20 of the top golf courses in Ireland. Whether your cruise starts at Tully Bay on lower Lough Erne, Carrick-on-Shannon or Banagher on the Shannon, you have the enviable position of mooring just minutes from some of Ireland's finest curvaceous greens and rolling fairways.