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14 Night Canal Boat Holidays
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Canal Narrowboat 14 Night Holidays
Break free from the ordinary with an 14-night canal boat holiday from Anglo Welsh, where tranquil waterways and breathtaking UK landscapes await. Ideal for an extended getaway, this adventure offers the perfect opportunity to unwind, explore stunning scenery, and create unforgettable memories with loved ones. Cruise through serene countryside, discover charming canalside villages, and enjoy a new experience each day. No prior experience is needed – our fully equipped narrowboats and friendly team will have you confidently navigating the waterways in no time. Start planning your memorable 11-night journey today!
Choose from a range of starting locations, including Bath, Bradford-upon-Avon, Bunbury, Great Haywood, Monkton Combe, Silsden, Trevor, Whixhall and Wootton Wawen.
Please note: Bookings are only available on specified days. Click the links below for more details.
Bradford on Avon To Reading Return
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Wiltshire
Route Details:
- 186 locks
- 90 hours total
Key attractions along the route include: the canalside Lock Stock & Barrel, Newbury Museum and Newbury Racecourse, the pretty village of Kintbury with its canalside Dundas Arms pub
Bath To Reading Return
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Wiltshire
Route Details:
- 150 miles
- 185 locks
- 94 hours
Key attractions along the route include: Froxfield with its Pelican Inn close to the canal and Hungerford Town Bridge and the pretty village of Kintbury with its canalside Dundas Arms pub
Silsden To Wigan Return
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Route Details:
- 135 miles
- 72 locks
- 60 hours
Key attractions along the route include: Gannow Tunnel, the village of Riley Green with its excellent Royal Oak pub and The Prince of Wales pub outside Chorley
Monkton Combe To Reading Return
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Kennet & Avon Canal, Wiltshire
Route Details:
- 139 miles,
- 182 locks
- 90 hours total
Key attractions along the route include: Froxfield with its Pelican Inn close to the canal and Hungerford Town Bridge and the pretty village of Kintbury with its canalside Dundas Arms pub
Silsden To Sowerby Bridge Return
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Leeds & Liverpool Canal
Route Details:
- 123 miles
- 132 locks
- 75 hours
Key attractions along the route include: Castleford, The Boat Inn, The Anchor pub, the waterside Hepworth Wakefield Gallery and historic market town in Calderdale
Bunbury Around The Four Counties Ring
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route Details:
- 115 miles
- 98 locks
- 63 hours
Bunbury Around The Cheshire Ring
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Shropshire Union Canal, Cheshire
Route Details:
- 122 Miles
- 104 Locks
- 65 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the Barbridge Inn at Barbridge Junction, Middlewich, Northwich, Anderton Boat Lift, Preston Brook Tunnel, Lymm, Castlefield Basin, Manchester’s China Town, Picadilly Village, Portland Basin, Marple Locks and Marple Aqueduct on the Peak Forest Canal with views of the Peak District, Macclesfied, Congleton, the Mow Cop Hills, Hardings Wood Junction, Middlewich and the Badger Inn at Church Minshull.
Great Haywood Around The Four Counties Ring
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Trent & Mersey Canal, Staffordshire
Route Details:
- 110 Miles
- 94 Locks
- 60 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: the old market town of Stone, The Woolpack and Saracen’s Head pubs, Rode Hall, the historic town of Sandbach and Nantwich Aqueduct
Great Haywood Around The Black Country Ring
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Trent & Mersey Canal, Staffordshire
Route Details:
- 75 miles
- 79 locks
- 42.5 hours
Key attractions along the route include: the canalside Radford pub, the market town of Penkridge, Gas Street Basin, Fradley Pool Nature Reserve and the canalside Colliers pub
Whixall Around The Four Counties Ring
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route Details:
- 137 miles
- 132 locks
- 86 hours
Key attractions along the route include: Grindley Brook Staircase of Locks, the historic market town of Nantwich, the Shroppie Fly pub and Audlem Mill
Trevor Around The Four Counties Ring
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Llangollen Canal, Shropshire
Route Details:
- 189 miles
- 136 locks
- 102 hours
Key attractions along the route include: Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the Bridge Inn at Chirk, the Grindley Brook Staircase of Locks, the Shroppie Fly pub and Audlem Mill and the Harecastle Tunnel
Wootton Wawen Around The Warwickshire Ring
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Stratford Canal, Warwickshire
Route Details:
- 116 Miles
- 128 Locks
- 59 Hours
Key attractions along the route include: Yarningdale Aqueduct, the Fleur de Lys at Lowsonford, the Lapworth Link, the Kings Arms at Heronfield, the Knowle Flight, the Boat Inn at Catherine de Barnes, Solihull, Camp Hill locks, Typhoo Basin, Warwick Bar in Birmingham City Centre, Bordesley Junction, the White Horse at Cudworth, Middleton Lakes Nature Reserve, the Plough at Fazeley, Alvecote Pools Nature Reserve, the Bulls Head at Polesworth, the Kings Head at Atherstone, the Rose & Castle at Ansty, Brinklow Castle, the Royal Oak at Hillmorton, the Admiral Nelson at Braunston, Napton Junction, the Green Man at Long Itchington, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick Castle, the Hatton Flight of 21 locks, Kingswood Junction and Lapworth Link.
Wootton Wawen Around The Avon Ring
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Stratford Canal, Warwickshire
Route Details:
- 109 Miles
- 131 Locks
- 61 Hours Cruising
Key attractions along the route include: Edstone Aqueduct, Mary Arden’s Farm at Wilmcote, Bancroft Basin in Shakespeare’s Stratford, medieval bridge and Bulls Head pub at Bidford-on-Avon, the Abbey Park at Evesham, the Chequers Inn at Fladbury, the Anchor Inn at Wyre Piddle, the 14th century bridge at Pershore, Bredon Barn, the Fleet Inn at Twyning Green and the medieval King John’s bridge at Tewkesbury, Kempsey on the River Severn, Diglis Basin and the City of Worcester, the Tardebigge Flight of 30 locks, Shortwood Tunnel, The Crown at Alvechurch, Wast Hill Tunnel, Kings Norton Junction, Lapworth Locks, Yarningdale Aqueduct and the Fleur de Lys at Lowsonford.
Tardebigge Around The Avon Ring
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Worcester & Birmingham Canal, West Midlands
Route Details:
- 108 miles
- 58 hours
- 131 locks
Key attractions along the route include: Bancroft Basin in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon, Evesham, Tewkesbury, Worcester Cathedral, and the River Avon. Visit pubs like The Weighbridge, Fleur de Lys and The Bulls Head. Explore historic towns and natural beauty along the way, including Shakespeare’s Stratford, the Cotswolds, and the remains of the Forest of Arden. The journey culminates with the Tardebigge Flight.
Tardebigge Around The Black Country Ring
14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Worcester & Birmingham Canal, West Midlands
Route Details:
- 53 hours
- 79 locks
Key attractions along the route include: Wolverhampton’s 21 locks, Penkridge, Tixall Wide lake, the National Trust’s Shugborough Estate, Cannock Chase, Fradley Nature Reserve, the Birmingham Black Country Living Museum, and Gas Street Basin in Birmingham City Centre.
Tardebigge Around The Warwickshire Ring
10 & 14 Nights Start on Monday, Tuesday, Friday or Saturday
Worcester & Birmingham Canal, West Midlands
Route Details:
- 104 miles
- 62 hours
- 125 locks
Key attractions along the route include: the 11-lock flight into Atherstone; the charming canal villages of Hillmorton and Braunston; the 21-lock flight at Hatton, famously known as ‘The Stairway to Heaven’; Warwick Castle, said to be Britain’s greatest medieval experience; Stockton Locks; Tamworth Castle; Fradley Junction and Nature Reserve; Warwick Bar; and cruising through the heart of Birmingham.
14-Night Canal Narrowboat Holidays With Anglo Welsh
A 14-night canal boat holiday with Anglo Welsh is the ultimate way to immerse yourself in the wonders of Britain’s waterways. With two full weeks to explore, you’ll have the freedom to embark on epic journeys, uncovering hidden gems and experiencing the rich heritage of the UK’s canals. Whether you’re a seasoned boater or new to canal cruising, this extended holiday offers the perfect combination of adventure, relaxation, and the opportunity to reconnect with nature and loved ones.
Over 14 nights, you’ll have the time to enjoy some of the UK’s most iconic waterways and attractions. Glide through tranquil countryside, explore bustling canal-side towns, or stop at historic sites such as Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick Castle, or the breathtaking Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Wildlife enthusiasts will delight in spotting herons, kingfishers, and other native species, while food lovers can enjoy a variety of welcoming canal-side pubs and restaurants. Each day brings a new adventure, whether it’s cruising past rolling fields or mooring up to explore a vibrant city.
With two weeks to explore, the range of routes available is truly impressive. Tackle the Avon Ring for a journey through picturesque landscapes, historic towns, and the famous Caen Hill Locks. For seasoned boaters, the Four Counties and Cheshire Ring offers an ambitious adventure, combining rural beauty with highlights like Chester and the Anderton Boat Lift. Alternatively, explore the Llangollen Canal, known for its stunning aqueducts, lush valleys and charming villages. No matter which route you choose, a 14-night holiday allows you to fully embrace the magic of Britain’s canals.
A two-week canal boat holiday is not just a getaway—it’s a lifestyle experience. The slower pace of life on the water allows you to relax, unwind, and truly escape the stresses of daily life. Each Anglo Welsh boat is equipped with modern comforts, including cosy cabins, a fully fitted kitchen, and spacious living areas, ensuring your journey is as enjoyable as it is memorable. With no prior boating experience needed, a 14-night canal boat holiday offers a unique and unforgettable way to discover Britain’s waterways.
