There are many things to do if you visit Britain.
An unforgettable trip though is narrow boat trip on one of the many waterways.
Most people might prefer the Norfolk Broads with its lovely villages. More scenic and exciting but also with more work though is a trip through the Midlands crossing the Penines or using the canal leading into Wales.
My favourite is the Llangollen Canal.
You pass many scenic little villages and towns and you do a long climb with the help of locks through the hills with your boat.
The canal leads you through tunnels and on aqueducts across valleys into Wales and finally to Llangollen.
You cannot do a circle but have to go back the same way you came. But despite this fact you will not find it boring because with clever cruise planning you stop at different places and therefore have always something new to explore.
And the view going back is new to you and you feel as if you come along the area for the first time.
Post Contributed by Melvin, Traveldudes.org
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Did you also take the little steam train ride from Llangollen? and did you stay at their beautiful hostel in an old manor?? I did and it was just fantastic and so cheap!
No I haven’t but that sounds good!
We did this canal in Easter 2011 from Wrenbury Mill. Brilliant holiday. Your photos bring back many memories.
Nice to hear that you had a fab time!
Dear Sir/ Madam,
I would like to learn the time and the price of the canal boat tour please.
Thank you so much.
Banu TASDEMIR
Sorry, I can’t help you with prices, but I know it’s not the cheapest holiday you can choose…
But it’s worth every penny!
Thank you Melvin !
Banu, a week’s hire of a narrowboat costs around £1000 in August, but the boats will sleep 4 to 6 persons depending on which configuration you select.
Thank you John !