Boating Without Boundaries Blog

We are happy to announce that our specially adapted canal boats will begin running again for day trips, short-breaks and longer holidays .* Please contact our bookings team by e-mailing   or call us on 01279 424444. We look forward to welcoming our... Continue Reading

With last year and the start of this year being such a difficult time for many, we are all desperately looking forward to the arrival of spring and brighter times ahead. Continue Reading

Perhaps now, more than ever, it’s important to take the time to look after yourself – not just physically but mentally too.  Stress and anxiety is especially high at the moment but there are ways that our canals, and canal boating, can help improve your mental... Continue Reading

You can still enjoy our waterways in winter despite the dropping temperatures and tightening of lockdown restrictions. We have put together some ideas for you so you can make the most of our canals (please ensure you follow the latest Government lockdown guidance). 1. Visit your... Continue Reading

Christmas is almost here! Are you are looking for some unusual and thoughtful gift inspiration? A CanalAbility Christmas gift voucher could be the perfect solution.  An accessible boating experience with CanalAbility is a great way of spending time with a group of your friends or... Continue Reading

Television celebrities Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse recently spent time filming for their TV series, Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, on-board Stort Challenger, one of CanalAbility’s three specially adapted canal... Continue Reading

We can’t welcome you to our adapted canal boat experiences at the moment so we thought we would compile some virtual tours to help you enjoy the beauty of our local canals from the comfort of your sofa. Our specially adapted canal boats give you the chance to explore the... Continue Reading

We are delighted to announce that we’re now part of The Essex Lottery Why not have fun whilst helping to raise funds for CanalAbility at the same time? We are now part of The Essex Lottery, a weekly online lottery created by Essex County Council. The Lottery is intended to help... Continue Reading

Meadows and Woodlands  If you have booked a weekend, short-break or longer holiday on-board one of our three adapted canal boats  here are some suggested places to visit from Dobbs Weir to Hertford. This is a trip of 7 miles along the River Lee Navigation, with 4 locks from Dobbs... Continue Reading

Sculpture Trail and Tranquil Views A canal boat trip from Burnt Mill to Sawbridgeworth on the Lee and Stort Navigation (River Stort – Main Line) will take around 2 hours and 11 minutes* and has 4 locks. The River Stort is a gentle, winding course with an abundance of... Continue Reading