Bookings now open!
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 [...]
Looking forward to the arrival of spring and brighter times ahead
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.
How our canals can help to improve mental well-being
Prioritising both your mental and physical health is equally essential, contributing significantly to a well-rounded, healthy, and satisfying life. Waterways, such as canals and rivers, are not merely bodies of water; they also host an abundance of trees and [...]
5 ways to enjoy the canals this winter
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. [...]
CanalAbility Have Gone Fishing with TV’s Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse!
In August 2020, television celebrities Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse spent time filming for their TV series, Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing, on-board Stort Challenger, one of CanalAbility’s three specially adapted canal boats. Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer - (C) Owl Power - Photographer: Parisa [...]
Explore the waterways from the comfort of your sofa
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 [...]
Win BIG and support CanalAbility as we launch our Essex Lottery page!
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 [...]
Sights and Attractions: Dobbs Weir to Hertford
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 [...]
Sights and Attractions: Harlow to Sawbridgeworth
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 [...]
Discover 10,000 years of history and homemade brownies – Ware by canal boat
Deciding to moor your canal boat near the pretty ancient town of Ware in east Hertfordshire offers a wealth of interesting places to visit, as well as some hidden gems. Excavations near Ware Lock found evidence of settlements going back [...]
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