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How far can we travel?
During the summer months you can expect to cruise on your canal boat for anywhere between 3 and 7 hours a day.
You will usually be travelling at around 3-4mph on your boat. This means that cruising for about 4 hours a day will allow you to cover around 80 to 100 miles in a week, whilst providing plenty of time for lazy lunches and energetic exploring. You should also make sure you allow extra time in your schedule to go through locks, as it will take you around 15 minutes extra to negotiate each one, although an energetic party could manage it in less. You are not usually permitted to cruise at night.
