Virtual Canals - Information About the Canals of Britain

CANAL HIRE BOATS
Comfort
Living Space
Bedrooms
Bathrooms
The Galley
External Decks

BOATING SKILLS
Steering & Speed
Working Locks
Navigate Tunnels
How to Moor
Turning the Boat
Your Crew

CANAL ROUTES
Chester Cruise
To Llangollen
Four Counties Ring
Cheshire Ring
Wigan & Beyond

USEFUL LINKS
Claymoore Narrowboats
Canal Warehouse
Canal Photos

Welcome to Virtual Canals. The website designed to take you on a virtual cruise along the canals and waterways of Britain from the comfort of your own home. To learn more about the canal network, the boats you can stay on and some possible routes you could take simply click on one of the links below.

What is a Canal Hire Boat like?
Find out about the comfort levels on a modern canal boat and what the living spaces, bedrooms, bathrooms, galley and external decks are like.

What Skills are Needed on your Boat?
Learn about steering the boat and speed, how to work the locks and navigate tunnels. Find out how to moor and turn the boat and who canal holidays are suitable for.

Choosing a Route for your Canal Holiday.
Find out how far you can travel on a canal boat and the types of places you will see along the way. The learn about some popular routes including a cruise to Chester, the Llangollen Canal, the Four Counties Ring, the Cheshire Ring and cruising to Wigan and beyond.