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Boating in Shropshire

Boats moored up on the Shropshire Union Canal at Market Drayton

Picturesque surroundings and an over-arching sense of calm, float through Shropshire in a narrowboat and discover what it means to really get away from it all.

Boating the Shropshire Union Canal south of Nantwich is a unique experience. Long stretches without any locks or canalside villages mean that only the birds interrupt the quiet of the countryside. Scenic rural surroundings are par for the course on a cruise along the Llangollen Canal, and although its enduring popularity with holiday-makers can lead to busy patches, your journey across Telford’s Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is bound to be unforgettable.

Find detailed information on local services, moorings and stoppages by using the drop down menu on the left.