Varied routes suitable for everyone
Below is a snapshot of all the routes available from all of our day boat start locations.
Routes vary with some having locks and some being completely lock free. There are pubs and picnic spots, as well as tunnels and aqueducts.
All of the routes available are designed to allow you to relax and take it easy, making for a leisurely cruise embracing the slower pace of life on our beautiful canals.
Varied routes suitable for everyone
Below is a snapshot of all the routes available from all of our day boat start locations.
Routes vary with some having locks and some being completely lock free. There are pubs and picnic spots, as well as tunnels and aqueducts.
All of the routes available are designed to allow you to relax and take it easy, making for a leisurely cruise embracing the slower pace of life on our beautiful canals.
ENGLAND
Aldermaston Wharf Berkshire
Theale & Return – 4 Locks in total and 4 – 6 hours cruising time
Thatcham & Return – 5 Locks in total and 6 hours cruising time
Alvechurch Marina Worcestershire
Hopwood & Return – 0 Locks in total and 4 – 5 hours cruising time
Tardebigge & Return – 0 Locks in total and 2 – 3 hours cruising time
Anderton Marina Cheshire
Dutton Stop Lock & Return – 0 Locks in total and 6 hours cruising time
Middlewich & Return – 0 Locks in total and 6 hours cruising time
Blackwater Meadow Marina Shropshire
Prees & Return – 0 Locks in total and 6 hours cruising time
Oswestry & Return – 0 Locks in total and 5 hours cruising time
Gayton Marina Northamptonshire
Weedon & Return – 0 Locks in total and 5 hours cruising time
Blisworth & Return – 0 Locks in total and 5 hours cruising time
Hilperton Marina Wiltshire
Avoncliffe & Return – 1 Locks in total and 3 – 6 hours cruising time
Semington & Return – 4 Locks in total and 4 hours cruising time
Kings Orchard Marina Staffordshire
Fradley Junction & Return – 0 Locks in total and 3 hours cruising time
Nantwich Canal Centre Cheshire
Bunbury & Return – 0 Locks in total and 6 hours cruising time
New Mills Marina Derbyshire
Whaley Bridge & Return – 0 Locks in total and 3 hours cruising time
Marple Junction & Return – 0 Locks in total and 4.5 hours cruising time
Springwood Haven Warwickshire
Atherstone & Return – 0 Locks in total and 3 hours cruising time
Marston Junction & Return – 0 Locks in total and 4 hours cruising time
Whitchurch Marina Shropshire
Bettisfield & Return – 0 Locks in total and 6 – 8 hours cruising time
WALES
Goytre Wharf South Wales
Mamhilad & Return – 0 Locks in total and 4 hours cruising time
Llanfoist & Return – 0 Locks in total and 6 hours cruising time