Older teenagers can be very helpful, but remember that the hirer is responsible for their supervision. If you have two adults plus small children, don t plan too ambitious a route, and be open to child-centred distractions such as ducks or swings. If you have adults who need care, you may need extra crew. We regret we cannot hire to single-handed boaters, however experienced. Not for a moment.
Children love the excitement of canal boating, especially when they can help at locks.
Third dogs will be charged at 25 per week or part week. We have paid the boat licence fees for both British Waterways and the Rochdale Canal, and towpath mooring is free. Those who use the new Standedge Tunnel on the Huddersfield Narrow will have to pay about 30 each way for a special tug service. Yes - there are plenty of shops and free waterpoints en route. Yes, and it's included in the price.