Caen Hill Locks are one of the most impressive sights on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Whether you are arriving by narrowboat, planning a towpath walk, or looking for a memorable day out near Devizes, this remarkable flight of locks is well worth your time. This Caen Hill Locks guide covers what to expect, how…
The Anderton Boat Lift is one of the most remarkable sights on the inland waterways. Sitting between the Trent & Mersey Canal and the River Weaver in Cheshire, it gives boaters a rare chance to move between canal and river without using a flight of locks. This Anderton Boat Lift guide covers what to expect,…
Harecastle Tunnel is one of the most memorable features of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Long, dark, controlled by tunnel keepers, and rich in canal history, it is a passage that many narrowboaters look forward to and quietly prepare for in equal measure. This Harecastle Tunnel guide explains what to expect, how to get ready,…
This Coventry Canal guide is for boaters planning a relaxed cruise through a varied and useful part of the inland waterways network. The canal links Coventry Basin with Fradley Junction, passing city edges, old mining areas, market towns, wooded sections, historic junctions and popular cruising routes. It is a practical canal rather than a remote…
The Ashby Canal is one of the gentlest and most appealing waterways in the Midlands. Known for its lock-free cruising, rural scenery and easy pace, it is a favourite for boaters who want countryside without constant work at the paddles. This Ashby Canal guide covers the route, places to stop, practical cruising advice and ideas…
The Macclesfield Canal is one of the most rewarding waterways in the north west of England, offering a mix of quiet countryside, handsome stone towns, far-reaching views and a satisfying flight of locks. It is a canal that suits slow travel, with plenty of interest for boaters who enjoy rural moorings, towpath walks and easy…
The Peak Forest Canal is one of the most rewarding waterways in the north west of England, combining industrial heritage, wooded valleys, stone bridges and sweeping views towards the Peak District. For many boaters, it feels like a canal of contrasts: urban links at one end, dramatic engineering in the middle, and peaceful village moorings…
The Calder and Hebble Navigation is one of Yorkshire’s most characterful waterways, linking Sowerby Bridge with Wakefield through mill towns, wooded valleys, river sections and historic canal cuts. It is a rewarding route, but it also asks for a little preparation. This Calder and Hebble Navigation guide covers the key things narrowboat crews need to…
River Soar Guide for Narrowboat Cruising The River Soar is one of the most enjoyable inland cruising routes in the East Midlands, linking Leicester with Loughborough, rural Leicestershire villages and the River Trent. This River Soar guide is written for narrowboaters who want a practical overview of the route, with helpful notes on locks, moorings,…
The River Trent is one of England’s great inland waterways, offering wide river cruising, historic towns, useful canal connections and a real sense of space. It is also a waterway that deserves respect, especially once tides become part of the plan. This River Trent narrowboat guide is designed to help you understand the route, prepare…
