Chirk Aqueduct on the Llangollen Canal
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Grand Union Canal

A guide to the Grand Union Canal and narrowboat hire on the Grand Union Canal

The Grand Union Canal itself:  
Cruising Hours: This route consists of 304.195 miles, 346 locks and 7.5 tunnels. Which will take 25 days, 6 hours and 28 minutes when travelling for 7 hours per day at our default speeds.

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Hire Boats for the Grand Union Canal.

Below you'll see the available hire narrowboats for this canal.

More about Grand Union Canal Boat Hire

The Grand Union Canal is a perfect mix of a bustling city and town life, tranquil countryside and incredible canal heritage to discover. The Grand Union Canal is one of a kind, as it is separated into 8 individual stretches of canal. But this whole network together connects London with Birmingham, Leicester and Nottingham.


If you can't find the deal you are looking for or have any questions about holidays on the Grand Union Canal or any other canals, we are happy to help please get in touch on 02045781435 or contact us by e-mail and we will be glad to help.

Grand Union Canal Facts

Location: Midlands and South England

Length: 137 miles

Locks: 158

Lock type: mostly wide locks

Stoke Bruerne on the Grand Union Canal
The Hatton lock flight with narrowboat
Canal in Braunston on the Grand Union Canal
Bilsworth Tunnel on the Grand Union

FAQs about Grand Union canal boat hire

Our holidays require no previous bating experience, but you may have some questions.
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