
Rent a narrowboat in England
๐ United Kingdom๐ Repeatable๐ค All ages
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Navigate England's historic canal network on a traditional narrowboat, experiencing a slower pace of life while learning lock operation and boat handling. The waterways pass through stunning countryside, historic industrial sites, and charming canal-side pubs perfect for mooring. No license required for boats under 7 days, making it accessible for beginners seeking a unique British adventure.
Difficulty
25/100Medium
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Cost
$150 โ $400
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Time
weekend
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People
2โ8
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Setting
outdoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
None needed
People who tried this
โOur First Stay On A Narrowboat โ I have always fancied trying out a narrow boat holiday. I remember fondly a day trip I had taken with my Uncle and Auntie in Stoke on Trent when I was a young girl. We had gone on a horse-drawn barge. I was absolutely fascinated by the captain walking the boat through the tunnel while lying on the top of the boat. This was because the horse could not fit down the towpath. It is something that has stayed with me for over thirty years. So when we were invited to try out a canal holiday in late Autumn and hire a narrowboat with the boys I said yes. It was only while packing that the realisation dawned on me. Although thankful that we would not be needing to walk the boat through a tunnel. The Captain of my rose-tinted childhood memory knew what he was doing we did not!โ
โAfter crossing the quarter-mile-long aqueduct, almost 100 feet above the Ceiriog River you enter a staging area for the Chirk Tunnel. With two blasts of the horn and turning the small bow light on, we entered the 459-yard-long tunnel, taking about 10 minutes of driving in the dark! After a peaceful stretch that looked like a canal through a forest park, we approached the White House tunnel. It is a shorter tunnel.โ
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