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100 Years ago Jerome K Jerome wrote,
"There is nothing- absolutely nothing-half
so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."
A century later and he is still absolutely right.
If you’re fed up with long queues and delays
with trains, planes and ferries, and are concerned about the carbon
footprint of your holiday travels, then why not consider joining many
of the others who are choosing to leave behind the stresses of long
distance travel and are opting to holiday in the UK.
You’ll be surprised and amazed at what Britain
has to offer and there could be no better way to explore these than
by boat. A UK canal holiday is perfect for you and your family if:
A UK canal holiday will take you to a different
part of Britain everyday. What could be better than waking up in a
new location and having the whole day to explore new and wonderful
experiences?
On a canal boat you are your own tour guide and
have the freedom to decide what you want to explore and when. The
difficulty will be picking one activity from the many on offer as
you are often spoilt for choice with stretches of beautiful countryside,
picturesque towns and villages, buildings of historical interest,
feats of amazing engineering and waterside pubs and restaurants.
A UK canal holiday is a holiday with possibly one
of the lightest carbon footprints. The leisurely pace of a narrow
boat means that the amount of carbon given off is minimal. There are
also many conservation projects along the stretches of Britain’s
canals providing opportunities for seeing sights that just aren’t
available in other parts of Britain. Old buildings restored to their
former glory, meadows of rarely seen wildflowers and glimpses of some
of our shyest wild creatures.
Sites you’d normally rush past will glide
past at a slower pace on British canals. Allowing you the time to
sit back, relax and enjoy the sites and sounds of nature and discover
some of Britain’s secret villages that are tucked away from
the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Ok so your narrow boat isn’t quite 'The Victory',
but a UK canal holiday gives you the opportunity to satisfy fantasies
of being in charge of your own vessel and crew. So hoist the topsails,
set the rigging, splice the mainbrace and cast off on a watery adventure
you won’t forget. Tell the kids to look out for pirates and
let the fun begin.
Swap the treadmill for a towpath and jog your way
to fitness along the many wonderful miles of Britain’s canal
networks. If running isn’t your thing there are loads of other
ways to get fiit whilst on your UK canal holiday. Why not try stretching
your legs on a long hike across the surrounding countryside, swap
you narrow boat for a canoe and paddle your way along stretches of
the canal or hire a bike and cycle the towpath or to one of the waterside
watering holes for some light summer refreshment.
There are a great many extraordinary canal networks around the UK
and some of the most interesting and enjoyable are available to you
when you book with Tillerman Boats.
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