Narrowboat Hire on the

Leeds Liverpool Canal

Welcome to Canal Boat Escapes

We are a family run narrowboat holiday hire company operating two luxury boats based on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Barnoldswick, close to the Lancashire and Yorkshire borders.

The Leeds Liverpool Canal remains a hidden gem of the waterways. The splendid undulating moorland spreads all around as the canal twists along the contours of the hillside and offers stunning views of the rugged Pennine landscape. 

We provide a first class boating holiday experience, whether a romantic short break or an extended cruising holiday.

On June 20th 2008, Visit Britain awarded Canal Boat Escapes a 4 star accommodation rating.

GRACE (left and star of the British Waterways Boaters DVD !) is a luxury 58' narrow boat designed to provide the perfect holiday for couples and families alike. 

NEW for 2009 - GENEVIEVE (right) - a 6-berth, semi-traditional, 60' narrow boat.

Coming Soon ...... a traditional 32ft, 2-berth boat built by Doug Moore

Available for short breaks from July, please e-mail or phone 0800 3213541 or check online for availability