Marine Cruises narrow boat holiday hire on The Warwickshire Ring
10-14 day breaks from Tardebigge
The Warwickshire Ring Narrowboat Holiday
62 hours, 125 locks, 104 Miles
On a 10-day or two-week break from Tardebigge base you can complete the Warwickshire Ring.
The circuit runs for 104 miles through 121 locks and 62 hours of cruising. It takes in long scenic parts of the Grand Union, Oxford, Coventry and Birmingham & Fazeley canals.
Many highlights to mention including the flight of 11 locks into Atherstone, the pretty canal villages of Hillmorton and Braunston, the flight of 21 locks at Hatton, also known as ‘The Stairway to Heaven’, Warwick Castle, said to be Britain’s greatest medieval experience, Stockton Locks, Tamworth Castle, Fradley Junction and Nature Reserve, Warwick Bar, boating through the centre of Birmingham.
Ideal for experienced narrowboaters looking for 10-14 day holidays, offering a rich variety of cruising.
10-14 day breaks from Tardebigge base
The Avon Ring Narrowboat Holiday
58 hours, 131 locks, 108 miles
On a 10-day or two-week break from Tardebigge you can complete one of the most scenic ring routes, the Avon Ring.
This 108-mile long classic ring route goes through 131 locks and navigates sections of the Stratford Canal, River Avon, River Severn and Worcester & Birmingham Canal. It takes you through the counties of Warwickshire and Worcestershire the route offers everchanging views and different landscapes from rugged cuttings to historic cities.
Must-see highlights include Bancroft Basin in Shakespeare’s Stratford, the River Avon with its fantastic panoramic views, the charming historic town of Evesham, the Cotswold medieval town of Tewskesbury, the City of Worcester with its accessible riverside walks and its magnificent cathedral, the flight of 30 locks at Tardebigge, and cruising through the wooden remains of the Forest of Arden.
This is a great choice for those seeking a longer narrowboat Holiday.
10-14 day breaks from Tardebigge base
The Black Country Ring Narrowboat Holiday
53 hours, 79 locks, 75 miles
From our Tardebigge base you can complete the Black Country Ring on a 10-day or two-week break.
This route is also known as the Staffordshire Ring, travels stretches of the Birmingham & Fazeley, Coventry Canal, Trent & Mersey and various sections of the Birmingham Canal Navigations. The Black Country Ring covers 75 miles, and passes through 70 locks, including 21 on the Wolverhampton Flight.
Some of the highlights are the 21 locks at Wolverhampton; the tranquil waters at Tixall Wide, the National Trust’s Shugborough Hall, Fradley Junction and Nature Reserve, the Black Country Living Museum, and Gas Street Basin in Birmingham city centre. The Black Country canals wind through urban areas giving a glimpse of time gone by with rural landscapes and nature reserves, offering diverse and picturesque surroundings to enjoy along the way. The ring route offers the chance to explore the industrial revolution of the region.
The canals were once vital links for transporting coal, iron, and other raw materials to and from the factories and mines of the Black Country during that time. Along the way, you’ll encounter historic locks, bridges, and former industrial sites that provide glimpses into the area’s industrial past.
A great choice for experienced crews looking for a longer adventure between 10-14 days offering a varied circular route and looking for more challenging lock flights.