Based at Denford just outside Leek on the Caldon Canal in the Staffordshire Moorlands, a choice of routes are available for your day trip. Cheddleton, Leek, Endon and Consall Forge are all possible destinations for your day’s boating, returning to Denford at the end of the day. There are numerous pubs and eating places along each route, as well as interesting places to visit and the beautiful scen
ery of the Churnet Valley. The boat has a cabin and a covered area in case of rain, as well as open areas at the bow and stern. There is a flush toilet, wash hand basin, kitchen sink, kettle and electric hob. There is also a saucepan so you can heat soup or a stew, and a frying pan (you can’t beat a bacon butty whilst boating through beautiful countryside). Full instruction in handling the boat and operating locks and lift bridges is given, including practical tuition at the first lock. Cost is £110 for a week day, £140 for a Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holiday, for an 8 hour hire period (10am to 6pm or 9am to 5pm). Phone 07716738350 or email [email protected] for further details.
