Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

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Canal trips have become a popular leisure activity in the UK, offering a relaxing way to explore historic waterways. Day boat hire is available across England, Wales, and Scotland, with no license or experience needed—operators provide basic training. These self-drive adventures are ideal for families, friends, or couples, as narrowboats cruise slowly past countryside, villages, and industrial sites. For a more luxurious option, restaurant and hotel boats serve gourmet meals while gliding along the canals. Major routes include the Kennet and Avon, Oxford, Llangollen, and Caledonian canals, each with unique scenery. Longer holidays are also available, letting guests create their own itineraries and stop at waterside pubs and villages, making canal boating a distinctive and tranquil British holiday.

UK Waterways's Best Canal Trips in 2026

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#21 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

JGF Passsenger Boats

Cowey Sale, Walton Bridge, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 1AR
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#22 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

Broads Tours

The Bridge, Wroxham, Norfolk, England, NR12 8RX
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#23 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways
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London Eye River Cruise

Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd, London SE1 7PB
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#24 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

Ripon Scenic Cruises

Canal Wharf, 12 Bondgate Grn, Ripon HG4 1AQ.
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#26 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

Moira Furnace Museum and Country Park

Furnace Lane, Moira, Swadlincote DE12 6AT.
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#27 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

River Lee Cruises

Nazeing New Rd, Broxbourne EN10 6TD
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#28 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

Accessible Boating

Galleon Marine Boatyard, Colt Hill, Odiham RG29 1AL.
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#29 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways
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The Baldwin Trust – Halseyon Days

Leicester Marina, Pinfold Road, Thurmaston, Leicester, LE4 8AS
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#31 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

Huelwen Trust

Heulwen Wharf, Welshpool SY21 7NT
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#33 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

Crusader Community Boating

7 Pyghtle Way, Northampton NN4 0QJ
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#34 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

Pulteney Cruisers Ltd

Pulteney weir, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4AT.
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#35 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways
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Basingstoke Canal Society – Woking

Saturn Trail, United Kingdom
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#37 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

The National Waterways Museum

S Pier Rd, Ellesmere Port CH65 4FW.
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#38 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

River King

Severn Way, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8UY.
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#39 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways

Re-Union Canal Boats

Edinburgh Quay 2, 139 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9QG
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#40 Rated Canal Trips on the UK Waterways
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Chesterfield Canal Trust -Hugh Henshall

Rhodesia, Worksop S80 3HD.
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