The Kennet Navigation is one of the most varied sections of the Kennet & Avon Canal. Running west from the River Thames at Reading towards Newbury, it mixes river navigation, canal cuts, broad locks, town moorings, rural stretches and a few places where careful planning makes all the difference. This Kennet Navigation canal guide is…
The River Wey Navigation is one of the loveliest waterways in the South East, offering a calm mix of river cruising, historic locks, wooded banks, meadows, villages and useful town stops. This river wey canal guide is written for narrowboaters who want practical planning advice before setting off, whether you are arriving from the Thames…
Basingstoke Canal Guide for Narrowboaters The Basingstoke Canal is one of the most distinctive waterways in the south of England. Quiet, leafy and full of wildlife, it offers a very different cruising experience from busier cruising rings and through routes. This Basingstoke Canal guide is written for narrowboaters planning a visit, whether you are arriving…
This Caldon Canal guide is for boaters planning a peaceful and varied cruise through Staffordshire, from the industrial heritage of Stoke-on-Trent to the wooded Churnet Valley and the quiet reaches towards Leek and Froghall. The Caldon is a rewarding waterway for narrowboats. It offers city cruising, stone-built locks, open countryside, railway scenery, canal-side pubs, a…
The Limehouse Cut is one of London’s most distinctive waterways. Straight, urban and full of history, it links the Lee Navigation at Bow with Limehouse Basin, where boats can connect with the Regent’s Canal and, with the right preparation, the tidal Thames. This Limehouse Cut canal guide is designed for boaters, walkers and anyone planning…
Regent’s Canal is one of London’s most rewarding waterways, linking busy neighbourhoods, quiet green spaces, lively markets and historic basins. Whether you are planning to cruise it by narrowboat, walk a section of the towpath, or simply understand what to expect, this regents canal guide will help you plan with confidence. The canal runs across…
The Paddington Arm is one of London’s most useful and rewarding canal routes. It links the Grand Union Canal at Bulls Bridge with Little Venice and Paddington Basin, giving boaters a direct approach into central London without locks. This Paddington Arm canal guide covers the route, mooring options, facilities, navigation tips and places worth knowing…
The Gloucester and Sharpness Canal is one of the most distinctive waterways in Britain. Built as a ship canal to bypass a tricky stretch of the River Severn, it feels wide, open and spacious compared with many inland canals. For narrowboaters, it offers an enjoyable change of pace: long views, historic docks, easy cruising, attractive…
The Birmingham and Fazeley Canal is one of the most useful and varied waterways in the Midlands. It links the heart of Birmingham with Fazeley Junction near Tamworth, connecting the busy Birmingham Canal Navigations with the Coventry Canal and onward routes across Staffordshire and Warwickshire. This birmingham and fazeley canal guide covers the key things…
The Tame Valley Canal is one of the most useful through routes on the Birmingham Canal Navigations, yet it is often quieter than the better-known lines into central Birmingham. For boaters who enjoy practical cruising, urban canal history and wide industrial views, it is a rewarding stretch to add to a BCN itinerary. This tame…
