Go boating
From our guide to first-time boating to our canal route planner for all types of cruising, here's everything you need to know about time afloat on our canals and rivers.
A guide to boating
New to boating? From buying a boat to license and mooring information, speed limits to maintenance and facilities, here's everything you need to know about boating
Canal route planner
Whether you're a continuous cruiser, paddler or boating holiday maker, make sure your journey goes without a hitch
Boat holidays and trips
Learn about different types of hire boats, accessible trips, tips on boating with children, and more
Boat facilities and services
From water points to dry docks, waste disposal facilities and breakdown information, find out about the different services along the network
Looking for something else?
Licence your boat
From canoes to large river cruisers, you need to licence your boat if you want to keep and use it on our waterways
Licence your boat
From canoes to large river cruisers, you need to licence your boat if you want to keep and use it on our waterways
Moorings
Find out everything you need to know about moorings on our canals and rivers
Moorings
Find out everything you need to know about moorings on our canals and rivers
Notices & stoppages
Search our notices and stoppages, as well as strong stream and water level warnings before you travel
Notices & stoppages
Search our notices and stoppages, as well as strong stream and water level warnings before you travel
Waterway dimensions
Assessing your boat's dimensions ahead of your journey can help reduce the risk of damaging your boat, or someone else's
Waterway dimensions
Assessing your boat's dimensions ahead of your journey can help reduce the risk of damaging your boat, or someone else's
Living on your boat
Find out everything from maintenance to registering to vote from your boat
Living on your boat
Find out everything from maintenance to registering to vote from your boat
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