Can you cross England by canal?

Cross the Pennines on a 70-mile circular route, enjoying the breathtaking scenery as you go. As well as the wonderful views, you'll also pass through the famous Standedge Tunnel, Britain's longest canal tunnel at just over 5 miles long.

Can you get from London to Scotland by canal?

Yes, they can, it's just not always socially acceptable as there are many people who sleep in their boats along the canals. You will have to glide past very quietly (hard to do in a diesel narrowboat!)

Which canal runs through London?

Regent's Channel
Regent's Canal is a canal across an area just north of central London, England. It provides a link from the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal, 550 yards (500 m) north-west of Paddington Basin in the west, to Limehouse Basin and the River Thames in east London. The canal is 8.6 miles (13.8 km) long.

Does the Erie Canal still exist?

Almost 200 years old and still going strong. New York's canal system has been in continuous operation since 1825, longer than any other constructed transportation system on the North American continent. Over the years it has been expanded three times to accommodate larger boats and more traffic.

Can you take a boat from Birmingham to London?

How long is it from Birmingham to London by canal? If you crossed the full 137 miles of the canal from Birmingham to London without stopping, it would take about 74 hours. However, you will probably stop for breaks in between – so if you averaged 8 hours of sailing per day, it would take you 9 days.

Is it illegal to live on a boat?

Living on a boat full time in NSW is illegal. You are allowed to, but only for a limited period.

Can you drive a narrowboat at night?

If you own a canal boat, it is not illegal to drive your canal boat in the dark – but if you hire from a canal boat supplier, such as ABC Boat Hire, these hire boats are not allowed to run at night.

How many miles of canals are there in the UK?

Our canal and river network. Across England and Wales, our 2,000 miles of canals and rivers flow through cities, past homes, alongside offices and out into the glorious countryside, bringing wellbeing opportunities to millions.

Drowned under Wilson Lake?) Lynn Canal and Portland Canal in Alaska and Hood Canal in Washington are natural inlets that use the name canal. These are man-made canals in each state that have been given a name and can consist of a narrow irrigation or drainage ditch to a large nave, municipal water and/or irrigation canal.

Augusta Canal (Georgia) Cal-Sag Channel (Chicago) Canaveral Barge Canal (Merritt Island, Florida) Cape Cod Canal (Massachusetts, part of the Intracoastal Waterway)

How can I find out if there is a channel in my area?

Zoom in on the map to see more information about an area, including nearby amenities on and by the water. Or click 'View List' for a full list of our canals and rivers.