Canal and Narrowboat Information

 

We’ve put together a list of useful canal and narrowboat links.

We encourage all our guests to view The Boaters Handbook by the Canal River Trust before embarking on a narrowboat getaway.

 

The Boaters Handbook – Website
The Boaters Handbook – PDF
The Canal & River Trust Website
The Canal & River Trust Instagram – @canalrivertrust
How to Steer a Narrowboat

 

 

 

 

Planning

 

Canal Plan

Canal Route Planner

Waterway Routes

BoatSatNav

 

 

 

General Information

 

The Shropshire Union Canal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shropshire_Union_Canal

 

The Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network/staffordshire-and-worcestershire-canal

 

The Four Counties Ring

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/boating/go-boating/planning-your-boat-trip/cruising-rings/four-counties-ring

 

The Bridgewater Canal

http://www.bridgewatercanal.co.uk/

 

The Llangollen Canal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llangollen_Canal

 

 

 

Books & Newspapers

 

Canal Boating Times
Narrowboat World
Pearson’s Canal Companions

 

 

 

 

 

Roaming Pizza Narrowboats

 

These 2 narrowboats operate in the Macclesfield Canal/ Nantwich area. Check online to see where they might be serving wonderful fresh pizzas & great coffee.

 

The Waltzing Matilda Boat –

https://www.facebook.com/Thewaltzingmatildaboat/

https://www.instagram.com/thewaltzingmatildaboat/?hl=en

 

Baked On Board –

https://bakedonboard.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Social Media

 

instagram.com/blackdogboathire

 

facebook – black dog boat hire