The UK’s Narrowboat Hire Directory
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Browse hundreds of narrowboat hire companies across every major UK canal route — from the Llangollen to the Grand Union.
28
Canal Routes
340+
Hire Companies
15
UK Regions
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Top-Rated Hire Companies
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Anglo Welsh Waterways
📍 Trevor Basin, Llangollen Canal
One of the UK’s most established hire fleets with modern, well-maintained boats.
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Black Prince Holidays
📍 Stoke-on-Trent, Trent & Mersey
Award-winning fleet with dog-friendly boats across the Midlands canal network.
Pro Listing
Alvechurch Boat Centres
📍 Alvechurch, Grand Union Canal
Five hire bases across the Midlands with a fleet of over 100 boats.
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