Canal Boating Holiday Start Locations

Whether it's England, Scotland or Wales. Our canal boat holidays starting bases have something for everyone. Each location has it's own characteristics and unique cruising routes.

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For more information on our canal boat holiday locations, click on a starting location below:

Berkshire Birmingham Cambridgeshire Cheshire Leicestershire Middlesex Monmouthshire Northamptonshire Shropshire Staffordshire Stirlingshire Warwickshire Wiltshire Worcestershire

Berkshire
Canal Boating from Berkshire
The county of Berkshire

Berkshire is a county in South East England, located to the west of London, known as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of Windsor Castle, a Royal Residence of the Queen.

Our Bases
Aldermaston Wharf in Berkshire
Aldermaston Wharf
on the Kennet and Avon canal.
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Birmingham
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The county of Birmingham

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Our Bases
Lyons Boatyard in Birmingham
Lyons Boatyard
on the Stratford canal.
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Cambridgeshire
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The county of Cambridgeshire

Discover the beautiful fenland countryside. During your boat hire visit historic towns and cities, such as Ely and Cambridge both steeped in UK heritage.

Our Bases
March Marina in Cambridgeshire
March Marina
on the River Ouse .
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Cheshire
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The county of Cheshire

Cheshire is a county in North West England. The County town in Chester, with the renowned Chester Zoo close by and Chester Cathedral. It is mostly rural with a small number of towns and villages. Cheshire Cheese is produced here, and salt is also still mined here, although a lot of the salt mines have closed.

Our Bases
Anderton Marina in Cheshire
Anderton Marina
on the Trent and Mersey canal.
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Chester in Cheshire
Chester
on the Shropshire Union canal.
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Middlewich in Cheshire
Middlewich
on the canal.
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Wrenbury Mill in Cheshire
Wrenbury Mill
on the Llangollen canal.
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Leicestershire
Canal Boating from Leicestershire
The county of Leicestershire

Leicestershire is a landlocked county in the East Midlands, Stilton and Red Leicester cheese and the Pork Pie are Leicestershire's contributions to cuisine. Of interest is Foxton Locks, and the National Space Centre and Snibston Discovery Museum

Our Bases
North Kilworth in Leicestershire
North Kilworth
on the Grand Union canal.
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Middlesex
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The county of Middlesex

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Our Bases
Middlesex in Middlesex
Middlesex
on the Grand Union canal.
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Monmouthshire
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The county of Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire is a county in south east Wales. The largest town is Abergavenny, of interest is Abergavenny museum and Priory Church , and Brecon Beacons National park to the north west of the County which attracts many visitors due to the range of outdoor activities the park offers.

Our Bases
Goytre Wharf in Monmouthshire
Goytre Wharf
on the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal.
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Northants.
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The county of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire is a county in the East Midlands . The British Grand Prix circuit at Silverstone is here, also the Watford staircase locks and Stoke Bruerne Canal museum . Around the canal is fairly rural with just small towns and villages, although you can reach the County town of Northampton by canal.

Our Bases
Gayton Marina in Northamptonshire
Gayton Marina
on the Grand Union canal.
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Shropshire
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The county of Shropshire

Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands, bordering Wales. Very rural and sparsely populated with beautiful scenery of the Welsh mountains from the canal. About a quarter of the county is in a area of outstanding beauty.

Our Bases
Blackwater Meadow Marina in Shropshire
Blackwater Meadow Marina
on the Llangollen canal.
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Whitchurch Marina in Shropshire
Whitchurch Marina
on the Llangollen canal.
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Staffordshire
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The county of Staffordshire

Staffordshire is a county in the West Midlands, The Cannock Chase area of outstanding beauty is in the county, along with parts of the National Forest and Peak District. Shugborough Hall is open to the public, home of the Earl of Litchfield.

Our Bases
Gailey Wharf in Staffordshire
Gailey Wharf
on the Shropshire canal.
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Kings Orchard Marina in Staffordshire
Kings Orchard Marina
on the Coventry canal.
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Stone in Staffordshire
Stone
on the Trent and Mersey canal.
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Stirlingshire
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The county of Stirlingshire

Stirlingshire is in Scotland and the County town of Stirling is home to the impressive Stirling Castle once home of the ancient Royal family of Scotland, and many battles took place in the County, William Wallace defeated an English army at Stirling Bridge Falkirk houses the iconic Falkirk Wheel next to the marina , a rotating wheel which lifts boats between the Forth and Clyde and Union canals.

Our Bases
Falkirk Wharf in Stirlingshire
Falkirk Wharf
on the Forth and Clyde canal.
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Warwickshire
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The county of Warwickshire

Warwickshire is a county in the West Midlands, Warwick is the historic county town , and the fantastic medieval castle was originally started in 1068 by William the Conqueror.

Our Bases
Springwood Haven in Warwickshire
Springwood Haven
on the Coventry canal.
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Wiltshire
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The county of Wiltshire

Wiltshire is a county in South West England characterised by its high downland and wide valleys. Home of Stonehenge and the Avebury stone circles and Longleat which home of Lord Bath also the Safari Park based here.

Our Bases
Bradford-on-Avon Marina in Wiltshire
Bradford-on-Avon Marina
on the Kennet and Avon canal.
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Hilperton Marina in Wiltshire
Hilperton Marina
on the Kennet and Avon canal.
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Worcestershire
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The county of Worcestershire

Worcestershire is a county in the West Midlands, north of Bristol and south of Birmingham, home of the beautiful Malvern Hills, Worcester Cathedral and the Severn Valley railway home of many steam locomotives.

Our Bases
Alvechurch Marina in Worcestershire
Alvechurch Marina
on the Worcester and Birmingham canal.
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Dunhampstead Wharf in Worcestershire
Dunhampstead Wharf
on the Worcester and Birmingham canal.
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Stourport on Severn in Worcestershire
Stourport on Severn
on the Worcester and Birmingham canal.
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Worcester Marina in Worcestershire
Worcester Marina
on the Worcester and Birmingham canal.
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