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Want to explore some of the UK’s most beautiful waterways? We’ve pulled together four narrowboat itineraries to help you make the most of the country’s incredible canals.

Story and Photos by John Sundsmo Exploring the Cheshire Ring Canals: “Wheer yo’ fro’?” said the man in tweed as he and his spaniel

Shaun was transfixed by canal boats, and after 10 years he's managed to save up enough to buy one. Here's what life's really like in a narrow boat

At 12:30 Neil and Pauline on “Waterlily” started their transit of the Standedge tunnel. At 600 feet above sea level the Huddersfield Narrow canal is the highest canal in the country and the tunnel, at 3 1/4 miles, is the longest. Next, at 13:15, it was our turn. Suitably trussed up in safety gear, up to speed on precautions necessary and given an indication as to what we should expect ……… ……. with our pilot on board we gently eased “Chance” into the gloom of the longest, deepest and highest…

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Watching the world go by from a narrowboat is a wonderful way to discover some of the UK's most beautiful places. Read on for 21 of the best canal boat trips.

Eight lessons we learned on our canal boat holiday...

Explore Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales by renting a canal boat.

At 19ft 8.5 inches or 6M Tuel Lane Lock on The Rochdale Canal is the deepest in the UK..♔....

Taking a canal boat from Little Venice to Camden via the Regents Canal

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Elizabeth Earle elected for a less traditional home due to her inability to qualify for a mortgage. Her choice dwelling: a 70-foot narrow boat.

A lone Goose swims by canal boats moored up between Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park, 2020

What you need to know about canal boating.

Plants can bring an attractive look to your boat as well as being producing tasty food – and looking after them doesn’t have to be a hardship

Taken just outside Willington