Skippered Boat Trips
Tameside Canal Boat Trust
Heratige Wharf, Portland Basin, wonderfully.extra.remove, Ashton-under-Lyne OL7 0QA.
Skippered Boat Trips
#81 Rated Attraction on the North West England & North Wales Canals
Attractions on the North West England & North Wales Canals
North West England and North Wales feature a vast network of historic canals and rivers shaped by the Industrial Revolution. Key waterways include the Bridgewater and Leeds & Liverpool Canals, plus major rivers like the Mersey and Dee. The region’s canals once powered industry and trade, but today are popular for walking, cycling, and boating, preserving Britain’s industrial heritage.
Britain’s 4,700 miles of canals and rivers are lined with historic pubs, castles, and engineering marvels. Visitors can enjoy canalside pubs like the Admiral Nelson and The Turf Hotel, explore castles such as Beeston and Chirk, and see attractions like the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Anderton Boat Lift, and National Waterways Museums. Day boat hire is widely available, and guided cruises offer relaxing ways to discover the canals’ heritage and scenery.
North West England & North Wales Canals's Best Attractions in 2026
Canal Pub
#82 Rated Attraction on the North West England & North Wales Canals
Canal Pub
#83 Rated Attraction on the North West England & North Wales Canals
Canal Pub
#84 Rated Attraction on the North West England & North Wales Canals
Canal Pub
