The Association of Pleasure Craft Operators

The North West of England has an extensive network of navigations, originally built to service the Industrial Revolution but now reborn as routes for leisure boating.

Many of the APCO members have hire boat bases serving the Llangollen Canal, and the nearby Shropshire Union and Trent & Mersey Canals. These very popular routes are ideal for first timer boaters, with magnificent countryside, plenty of boating facilities and a wide choice of companies and boats.

Two of the wonders of the waterways can be experienced; the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct- which has recently been short listed as a World Heritage site- and the oldest boat lift in the world at Anderton, linking the River Weaver with the Trent and Mersey Canal.

The links bottom right to waterway maps and route planning may assist you in choosing the most appropriate route, waterway and company.

APCO members offer a large number of bases, routes and boats to choose from.

North West of England Hire Bases

Black Prince Holidays Ltd

Canal Boat Escapes

www.canalboatescapes.co.uk