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Boating Holidays in the Manchester area

Highlights in the Manchester area

The metropolitan city of Manchester is bursting with energy and character. Discover Chesire, the beauty of Leeds, Liverpool Canal and Trent. Here you will also find the unique boat lift in Anderton.

The city of Manchester
The boat lift in Anderton
A relaxed boating holiday in rural surroundings
The beautiful hilly landscape of The Peak District
Harecastle Tunnel (2,4 km!)
The rare rotating bridge ‘Barton Swing Aqueduct’ that lifts a small canal above another

Highlights

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Acton Bridge (Black Prince)

Black Prince base - Located near Northwich, Acton Bridge is a fantastic starting point for exploring multiple interesting routes.

The Peak District (Black Prince)

Black Prince port - Located on the newly developed National Garden Festival Site, is this one of the most popular Black Prince start-bases. On the location, you will find an exciting Waterworld with different activities that you can try even before you start your boat vacation.

Wrenbury Mill (ABC Boat Hire)

ABC Boat Hire - For pretty scenery and stunning views, little compares to the Llangollen Canal with features including the Ellesmere 'meres' and the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Whitchurch (ABC Boat Hire)

ABC Boat Hire - For tranquility and beauty, start from Whitchurch and meander along the Llangollen and Shropshire Union Canals, enjoying the wide open spaces and hillsides of Wales. You can visit the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in a four night or week break from this base.

Anderton (ABC Boat Hire)

ABC Boat Hire - This is one of the most northernly of our English bases with access to Cheshire, the remote and beautiful Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the Trent and Mersey. A local feature is the nearby Anderton Boat Lift and there is an on-site licensed restaurant, The Moorings.

Blackwater Meadow (ABC Boat Hire)

ABC Boat Hire - Situated close to the Ellesmere Arm on the Llangollen Canal which offers scenic beauty and breathtaking engineering. Our closest base to Llangollen if you want to visit on a short break.

Nantwich Canal Centre (ABC Boat Hire)

Nantwich Canal Centre - Situated on the banks of the River Weaver, Nantwich is famous for the medieval timbered buildings dotted around the town. Stroll through the atmospheric streets and visit for bijoux boutiques, antiques dealers and contemporary craft shops.