Enjoy a narrowboat holiday in
the U.K.
There’s nothing quite like
being the captain of your own boat, choosing your route and enjoying the
sights of the U.K. countryside from a different perspective.
Instead
of spending precious hours of your holiday time travelling by train, or
behind the wheel of your car, why not take to the water and travel the U.K.
at leisure on a charming canal boat. Black Prince Narrowboat Holidays offer
a range of options, allowing you to relax with your family and friends
during a stay on a
luxurious narrowboat, setting the course and enjoying a beautiful view
each morning. The following are just a few recommendations for a canal boat
holiday.
Narrowboat holidays in England
There are several gorgeous
locations to start your trip. If you are near Northwich in England, head to
the Cheshire Acton hire base where you can not only hire a canal boat for
your holiday, but also take a day trip down the local canals. From here you
can travel north on the Bridgewater Canal, all the way to Manchester, then
head along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal or take the Cheshire ring via
Macclesfield and the Peak Forest.
Your canal boat holiday isn’t
just about scenery, of course, and you can visit the university city of
Cambridge along your travels. Starting off in Ely, right in the heart of
the Fenland waterways, head to this famous city and moor your boat before
starting your tour of discovery. Explore Cambridge University, King’s
College Chapel and the historic streets of this fascinating city before
heading back to your narrowboat to rest and continue your tour of the
waterways. Visit the many historic buildings of Cambridge, or relax by the
river, enjoying a coffee or a well-deserved drink.
A canal boat trip through Wales
There is nothing quite like the
gorgeous, rolling scenery of Wales, so why not take
a narrowboat trip from Chirk Marina down the Llangollen canal, with its
stunning views of the Berwyn Mountains, in a lovely World Heritage Site.
Here you can head over the Pontcysyllte Aquaduct to the historic town of
Llangollen.
Chirk itself is an interesting
visit, with its 12th century Norman fortress and Chirk Castle. The town
offers a good range of pubs, restaurants and shops to visit. Then visit
Llangollen, a town dating back to the 7th century, to take in the Valle
Crucis Abbey and Crow Castle.
A journey on the waterways of
Scotland
Head up to the Highlands of Scotland to enjoy a narrowboat holiday, where you
will not only view the famous Scottish countryside, but also visit some of
the historic cities, like Glasgow and Edinburgh, along the way.
Various routes are on offer, including the Union Canal which takes you from
Falkirk to Edinburgh, or the Forth and Clyde canal, letting you sail from
Falkirk to Glasgow. There is also the adventure of travelling across Scotland’s
tallest aqueduct heading over the River Avon, along with the various swing
bridge locks along the way.
As
reported by the Telegraph, the U.K. has many more lovely locations and
options for a great narrowboat holiday with the family or a group of
friends, so why not consider taking to the canals for your next trip.
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