Canal Holidays, Day Trips and Guided Canal Trips

A short break, holiday or extended holiday on board one of Pennine Cruisers' narrowboats includes a top class and specially built boat with full headroom throughout. Complete with a fully equipped galley with full size cooker, hob, fridge, stainless steel sink and drainer, storage cupboards, cylinder cupboard, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. Also included in our tariff for narrowboat holidays are hot and cold running water, full central heating, flushing fresh water toilets, shower, full size berths with pillows, quilts and fresh linen.

Licensed to cruise over 2000 miles of canals, the fee also includes all fuel, colour television, radio/CD player, buoyancy aids, full instruction including detailed lock instruction at the lock side so that even the beginner is competent.

Enjoy a 30 minute cruise on narrowboat Leo down the historic Springs Branch and see Skipton Castle from a different angle. These accompanied trips leave daily throughout the main season (March to October), starting 10.30 am. Out of season, cruises continue but at a reduced frequency. * No advance booking required so please ring for details.

Or enjoy a day boat trip - time now to spread your wings a little and explore the countryside around historic Skipton on the 17 mile lock free pound of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Enjoy the countryside, the wildlife and sample the hospitality of the many waterside inns.