Holidaymakers across the UK are longing for a holiday when they can relax but also possibly try something new. A canal boat holiday offers a relaxing, slow paced break where the only thing you need to consider is which pub you are going to choose to eat at next.
Carrying out some research will reveal that there are many canal routes across the UK that are available for a canal boat holiday. Choosing a starting point that is local to your home will reduce travelling time and may even mean that you can leave your own car at home. Canal boat hire companies can guide you about choosing an appropriate route dependent on your experience on the canals as some routes have several locks or tricky sections that will need to be navigated cautiously.
Once you have decided on the route you would like to try you will need to organise hiring a canal boat to use. Most boats have superb facilities on board such as a fully equipped kitchen, flushing toilet and shower and most importantly a comfortable bed. If it is your first time on a canal boat you will be given a tutorial by the canal boat hire company before you begin your journey which should cover the main issues you will encounter.