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The UK has a very long established and extremely varied Boating Tourism Sector. Canal Tourism: The canal network was nationalised alongside railways and ports in 1948. Although some canals were in desperate need of repair and it was suggested that others should be closed completely, no legislation was passed so nothing happened. However, enthusiasts stillContinue reading “UK Boating Tourism.”

Canal holidays, something for everyone?! How to choose from over 900 different boats and routes To enjoy a canal holiday, for the first time, you need to ask yourself a few key questions to help narrow down the huge range of available options How big a boat? How many of you are going in theContinue reading “What makes the ideal canal holiday experience?”

The ancients recognised 7 Wonders of the World…. These are my personal “Wonders of the UK Waterways” Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site ‘Pontcysyllte’ pronounced Pont – ker – sulth – tay, is the Welsh name for ‘the bridge that connects’. Strangely, locally everyone seems to have a different way of actually saying it! https://www.pontcysyllte-aqueduct.co.ukContinue reading “Wonders of the Waterways”