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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.

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Skippered Boat Trips and Visitor Centres
#1 Rated Visitor Centres on the North West England & North Wales Canals

The Anderton Boat Lift

Lift Ln, Northwich CW9 6FW.

Visitor Centres
#2 Rated Visitor Centres on the North West England & North Wales Canals

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Trevor Basin Visitor Centre

Station Rd, Trevor, Llangollen LL20 7TY.

"This breathtaking structure is over 200 years old and still carries the Llangollen Canal over the River Dee"