This Pocklington Canal guide is for boaters, walkers, wildlife lovers and anyone planning a quiet day beside one of East Yorkshire’s most peaceful waterways. The canal runs through flat, open countryside between the River Derwent at East Cottingwith and Canal Head near Pocklington, offering a gentler alternative to busier cruising routes. Although it is not…
Space on a narrowboat is precious. Every cupboard, corner and hidden gap has to earn its keep, especially if you live aboard full time or spend long stretches cruising. The good news is that a narrowboat can be surprisingly practical when storage is planned well. These narrowboat storage ideas focus on real, usable solutions. From…
Canal lift bridges are a familiar sight on many UK waterways. Some are small, quiet footbridges over rural canals, while others carry farm tracks or roads and need a little more planning. If you are new to boating, learning how to use canal lift bridges can feel daunting at first, but the process soon becomes…
Learning how to downsize for narrowboat life is one of the biggest steps between dreaming about the canals and actually living on them. A narrowboat can be wonderfully cosy, practical and freeing, but it is not a place for clutter. Whether you are moving aboard full time, planning long-term cruising or preparing for a trial…
The Ripon Canal is one of the shortest navigations on the English canal network, but it has plenty to offer. Linking the cathedral city of Ripon with the River Ure, it provides a calm and attractive approach into North Yorkshire countryside, with easy access to shops, historic sights and riverside walks. This Ripon Canal guide…
Canal swing bridges are part of the everyday rhythm of cruising on many UK waterways. Some are light and simple, while others involve road traffic, locks, barriers, hydraulic controls or local operating instructions. If you are new to boating, learning how to use canal swing bridges can feel a little daunting at first. The good…
Getting online on a narrowboat is easier than it used to be, but it still needs a little planning. Signal can change from one mooring to the next, and what works brilliantly in a marina may be frustrating in a wooded cutting or rural stretch. This guide looks at the main narrowboat internet options, from…
Finding the best WiFi for narrowboat living is less about one perfect product and more about building a set-up that suits the way you cruise, moor and use the internet. A narrowboat is a moving home. One week you might be tied up in a town with strong 5G, and the next you could be…
Selby Canal Guide for Narrowboaters The Selby Canal is a short but very useful waterway in North Yorkshire, linking the Aire and Calder Navigation at West Haddlesey with the River Ouse at Selby. For many boaters, it is a peaceful route in its own right. For others, it is the gateway to tidal cruising towards…
Working from a narrowboat can be a rewarding way to combine earning a living with life on the waterways. It offers changing views, quieter mornings, and the freedom to build a working routine around boat life. It also needs planning. A narrowboat is a small, moving home with limited power, water, storage and space. Reliable…
