11th October 2021
10 of the best pubs along: the Rivers Lee and Stort
Our insiders guide to 10 of the best canal-side pubs to be found along the Rivers Lee and Stort... check out the cruise guide here!
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11th October 2021
Cruise Guide | Rivers Lee and Stort
Our guide to navigating Rivers Lee and Stort by canal; these navigations head out from the heart of East London into the Essex and Hertfordshire countryside.
11th October 2021
Canal heritage Spotter: Lock Distance Markers
Martin Ludgate explains what lock distance markers - the small metal, concrete or stone markers along canals - were for and where to spot them.
8th October 2021
Halloween on the canal: spooky 2021 events for boaters
Spooky Halloween-themed cruises, activities and more for the family, with a canal theme to help you celebrate Halloween 2021 on the waterways.
9th September 2021
10 of the best pubs along: the Chesterfield Canal
Our insiders guide to 10 of the best pubs to be found along the beautiful Chesterfield canal route; ideal if you are planning a UK canal boat holiday!
9th September 2021
Cruise guide | Chesterfield Canal
Chesterfield canal is rather out on a limb - but its route from the Trent to the Peak District fringes is worth the effort for a beautiful narrowboat getaway.
9th September 2021
Canal heritage spotter: Hooks and pulleys
Martin Ludgate goes looking for the devices that once helped with the hard work of accelerating unpowered loaded working boats out of locks - hooks and pulleys!
6th August 2021
Waterways adventure: Navigating the Ribble Link
Discover one of the most exciting UK inland waterways adventures with this guide to The Millennium Ribble Link, connecting Leeds Liverpool to Lancaster
29th July 2021
5 stunning narrowboat holiday routes in the UK
Explore 5 of the most picturesque waterways routes in the UK this summer - there's never been a better time to take a holiday in your narrowboat
8th July 2021
Canal heritage spotter: turf-sided locks
What are turf-sided locks? Where can they be spotted on UK canals? Martin Ludgate seeks out some survivors.
8th July 2021
Weekend visits: a trip down Basingstoke canal
Basingstoke canal is a lovely waterway with abundant wildlife, enticing pubs and a warm welcome from local people. Follow our guide for a weekend trip...
