The Inland
Waterways of North West England, North Wales and Scotland were at the heart of the
Industrial Revolution. Canals such as the Trent
and Mersey Canal made fortunes for owners and merchants, carrying
raw materials to the developing cities and finished goods to markets and
the coast.
Now most of the industries are silent, and the canals access some of
the most striking scenery in Britain. The Pennine moors along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal,
the sparsely populated Welsh borders around the Shropshire Union Canal,
the recently reopened Scottish
Lowland Canals and Cannock Chase
on the Staffordshire and
Worcestershire Canal. The isolated Lancaster Canal
meanders peacefully bounded by the sea and the Pennine Hills, hopefully
one day to lead again to the edge of the Lake District at Kendal.
Towns and cities such as Chester and Macclesfield have much to offer the
visitor and can be seen at their best when approached by canal.
Capercaillie Cruisers
based at Falkirk on the Forth and Clyde Canal offer an outstanding holiday with the
personal touch on Scotland's 'newest' canal! See historic Edinburgh and
the stunning new 'Falkirk Wheel'.
Scotland Canal Holidays based near the world famous Falkirk
Wheel have well equipped 2 to 10 berth boats. All boats have
bathroom with shower & galley with full size cooker.
Shire
Cruisers operate from a picturesque
basin on the Calder & Hebble Navigation. As well as the interesting Yorkshire
waterways you can explore the recently restored
Rochdale Canal.
Arlen
Hire Boats
hire modern comfortable boats from a convenient base in Preston. You can
cruise the 42 lock free miles of the Lancaster Canal to the edge of the
Lake District.
Water Babies
offer a top quality service with modern boats from their private and
secluded mooring on the Lancaster Canal in the heart of Lancashire.
Water Farm
Boat Hire offer Lillie, our forty four foot, four berth
narrowboat for hire on the beautiful lock-free Lancaster Canal.
Convenient Lancaster City Centre start, secure parking.
Pennine
Cruisers
are based in Skipton on the tranquil Leeds Liverpool canal,
renown for its spectacular scenery. In addition to weekly hire they offer
short breaks, w/e and day hire.
Snaygill
Boats are based in Skipton on
the peaceful and beautiful Leeds & Liverpool
canal, crossing the Pennine Hills and Yorkshire
Dales. Full details in on-line brochure.
On a Canal
Boat Cruises holiday on the Leeds & Liverpool canal there's
no rush! Luxury 6 & 8 berth boats based at Riley Green in the
idyllic Lancashire country side.
Holidaying with Canal
Boat Escapes you’re guaranteed the ‘private boat’
experience. From Barnoldswick cruise through stunning
Lancashire/Yorkshire scenery on the Leeds Liverpool Canal. Weekly,
multiple weeks and short-break hire available.
Rosewood Narrowboats, a friendly family company taking pride
in their boats. Ideally situated midway on the Leeds & Liverpool for
trips through the scenic Aire Valley and Yorkshire Dales national
park.
Claymoore
Narrowboats offer high
quality boats, friendly efficient service, and a
holiday for all the family from a conveniently
located base in Cheshire. All details in
their on-line brochure.
Boating Days
have a well equipped 2 berth hire boat available
for flexible short break and longer holidays.
Based near Northwich in Cheshire close to
Anderton Boat Lift.
Andersen
Boats has
been a family business for over 25 years, located in Middlewich
convenient for the Cheshire and Four Counties Rings and the Llangollen
Canal. Well equipped comfortable boats.
Your hire firm
could be prominently listed here.
Listings in Canal Junction are free for
basic contact info to £200pa for this
enhanced listing.
Middlewich
Narrowboats
are a small
family company who hire boats with 'character'
including some fine traditional style craft with
brasswork and boatman's cabin. Strategically located base.
Marine
Cruises have well equipped 2 to 10 berth boats. All boats have
bathroom with shower & galley with full size cooker. 4 counties and
East Midlands Rings.
Canal Cruising
Company located in the canal town of Stone. Ideal for a number of
routes. 2 to 8 berths all ETC graded.
Churchdale Canal Cruises are conveniently located in Rugeley on
the Trent & Mersey Canal (within the Black Country Ring) between Fradley
Junction & Great Haywood and 3 miles from the Four Counties Ring.
Aqua
Narrowboat Hire. Enjoy a relaxing holiday on six berth
narrowboat. Thoughtfully designed for both families or groups.
Staffordshire base ideally situated to explore the Shire Counties.
Acier
Narrowboat Hire. For a memorable holiday why not spend time
exploring the waterways of England in our 4/6 berth 57ft narrow
boat Privateer based at Kings Bromley Wharf Marina Staffordshire.
April
Cruises. Take a leisurely cruise on our 62ft 6/8 berth
narrowboat, April and explore the picturesque Caldon Canal or access
the circular routes of the shire counties.
Hire a bespoke boat from family run
Constellation Cruises (at Braidbar Boats) complete with luxuries
including central heating, 240V electrics, TV/DVD and unwind in style!
You won't be disappointed. (Previous experience essential).
Chas
Hardern
Boats,
family run for over 30yrs offering a fleet of excellent value, well
equipped 2 to 6 berth boats for all year cruising. Ideal for
Shropshire Union, Llangollen & adjoining canals.
Canal
Boat Cruising offer a 'private boat' experience on Henry
the Navigator, a 4-6 berth well equipped narrowboat. Located in
Cheshire's premier marina at Church Minshull. See their online
brochure.
Mary Gray.
Dedicated to providing a first class service with our two newly
built, privately owned narrowboats based at Aqueduct Marina.
Flexible hire dates with every effort made to suit individual needs.
From our
new base
at Autherley Junction,
Napton
Narrowboats
family-run fleet now gives you the widest choice of boats and
routes.
Norbury
Wharf. Independently managed, privately owned luxury
narrowboats on the beautiful Shropshire Union canal. Enjoy the
country pubs, the freedom and heritage of the canals. Short & long
term hire available.
The
Blue Riband Club
comprises two owner operated companies who guarantee to give you
the highest standards of both comfort and service. All boats are
Tourist Board annually inspected.
The Inland
Waterways of North West England, North Wales and Scotland were at the heart of the
Industrial Revolution. Canals such as the Trent
and Mersey Canal made fortunes for owners and merchants, carrying
raw materials to the developing cities and finished goods to markets and
the coast.
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