Inside Flintshire Villages May 2021

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The best UK canal boat holidays for beginners

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F it’s your first time boating and perhaps you’re a little apprehensive - don’t worry. ABC Boat Hire have devised a list of the best canal boat holidays for beginners. These involve canal routes which don’t have too many locks to navigate and are often quieter destinations – allowing you to get to grips with your narrowboat.

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So, which are the best canal routes for beginners? From routes nestled in the South Wales countryside to exploring the wonders of Alice in Wonderland at the Lewis Carrol Centre, find first time canal boat holidays for all the family.

Gotyre Wharf

Explore the Brecon return route at Gotyre Wharf. This quiet canal is perfect for first time boaters as it’s land-locked and only has a few locks to navigate through. This 7-night

trip is a great canal boat holiday for beginners - oozing tranquillity whilst combined with picturesque scenery alongside the canal. Nestled in the South of Wales, Gotyre Wharf is a popular canal choice for boaters - being just on the edge of Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Brecon is known as the outdoor capital of Wales - find yourself cycling, hiking, kayaking and more whilst on your canal boat holiday at Gotyre Wharf.

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