Top canal boating destinations in Wales this summer

It’s not just the north of England and the Midlands that has great narrowboating.

incredible mountain views. It takes around two-and-a-half-hours to cruise to moorings close to the popular Star pub at Mamhillad, a short walk from bridge 62. *Day boats ‘Robin’ and Rooster’ can carry up to eight people each.

Drifters hire out day boats from 18 narrowboat hire bases across England and Wales, offering the chance to enjoy a family day afloat on the canals this summer.

Wales also has some fantastic waterways to navigate this summer:

• Navigate to The Star Inn at Mamhillad in the Brecon Beacons – on day out boating along on the beautiful Monmouth & Brecon Canal from Goytre Wharf, boaters can enjoy

•Float across ‘The Stream in the Sky’ in North Wales - from Trevor on the Llangollen Canal day boaters can travel across the UNESCO World Heritage status Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. Standing at over 38 metres high above the Dee Valley, this incredible structure offers stunning views of the Dee Valley below. After cruising over the Aqueduct, there are two tunnels and another aqueduct to cross, before reaching the Bridge Inn at Chirk. The journey to Chirk takes around two-and-a-half hours. *Day boats ‘Jacob’, ‘Daniel’ and ‘Lotty’ can carry up to 10 people each.

Full tuition is included, so it’s a great way for newcomers to canal boating to get the hang of steering, mooring up and working the locks.

Boats range in size and can accommodate between eight and 12 people.

Day boat hire prices start at £99 on weekdays, and £150 on weekends and bank holidays. For more information about Drifters day boat hire go to Day Boats. Canal boat day hire. Rent a boat for a day (drifters.co.uk)

For more information about visiting the canals go to www.canalrivertrust.org.uk