Narrow boat hire

lmcamoes

Hi,

I would like to hire a boat to travel at Leeds/Liverpool canal.

I search the web but there are to many companies and it is difficult to decide which one.

Could you refer any? What do I need to take in account? Fuel?

pendragon_arther

Do a Google on reviews. Also get a TV as opening and closing many locks makes you too knackered in the evenings ;0)

queengoth

We hired a boat about 10 years ago from Shepley bridge marina. The boat was great and the instruction was brilliant for us first time boaters. We cruised around wakefield and into Leeds and had a fantastic time. Just to see the citys from a totally different view. From memory I think the fuel was included but check out the website. I think the boat yard is now run by a trust but still hires out. The only other cost was food as we chose to cook and eat on the boat rather than pay out for meals. The locks are manual locks in part but up near Leeds are electric which just work on the turn of a key. Most moorings were free but the boat had a book which listed places to stay local amentities and distances so you could work out how far to travel and if you are doing an out and back trip when you need to be coming back. Canals and rivers trust have very helpful websites with maps and areas. I have to warn you though that it can be addictive, within weeks we had bought a small boat of our own and we are now on boat number 4 which is a self designed 55ft wide beam. Hope this helps, happy cruising.

wallbash

If you are 4 reserve a 6 berth boat. ( 6 get an 8)
You need the,Camera , good Beer guide to the Canals

is a self designed 55ft wide beam

An interesting boat for Leeds/Liverpool canal.!!!

And do as many locks as you can, locks/ bridges ( swing bridges are great, but none in your area) but the best are tunnels.

Are you certain you want the Leeds/Liverpool canal.?? A ring is better.

bazzyb

wallbash wrote: »

Are you certain you want the Leeds/Liverpool canal.?? A ring is better.

A ring is only 'better' if it encompasses the places you want to cruise and, more importantly, you can allow sufficient time to complete the ring.

wallbash

Nearly all rings can be done in a week.
Why go there and see the same things on the way back?
Whats so special about Leeds Liverpool ?
Just trying to help.

lmcamoes

wallbash wrote: »

If you are 4 reserve a 6 berth boat. ( 6 get an 8)
You need the,Camera , good Beer guide to the Canals


An interesting boat for Leeds/Liverpool canal.!!!

And do as many locks as you can, locks/ bridges ( swing bridges are great, but none in your area) but the best are tunnels.

Are you certain you want the Leeds/Liverpool canal.?? A ring is better.

What do you mean by ring?

I live in Leeds area, only reason to try the Canal.

I am not sure What can I do in just 3 or 4 days...

What hire company do you recommend?

bazzyb

lmcamoes wrote: »

What do you mean by ring?

I live in Leeds area, only reason to try the Canal.

I am not sure What can I do in just 3 or 4 days...

What hire company do you recommend?

A ring is a defined circular route, so you don't have to travel somewhere and then turn round and travel back the same way.

For example, the South Pennine ring which would take around 14 days, or the North Pennine ring which would take around 21 days.

lmcamoes

14 days?

I only want to hire a boat for 4 days... First time and short break!

Marktheshark

The canal can be shut in the Summer due to low water, the Canal trust padlock the locks and thats it until it rains again. .

bazzyb

lmcamoes wrote: »

14 days?

I only want to hire a boat for 4 days... First time and short break!

Yes, as per my post #5 where I suggested it might not be the best idea. You'll be fine heading in one direction for a couple of days, turning round and heading back again.