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Canals

Enjoy the outstanding beauty of Wales at a more leisurely pace. Have fun steering a barge through our historic locks and along viaducts on a canal holiday, or simply take a walk and savour the many waterfalls, wildlife and scenery along our rivers and reservoirs

 

A man on a beach using a litter picking grabber tool to collect litter.

Get more from your holiday by volunteering

Taking a holiday in Wales to work? Believe us, it’s more appealing than it sounds.

Topics:

  • Eco
  • Wellness activities
  • Trains and railways
  • Canals
  • Annual holidays
  • Outdoor
deserted canal and towpath with autumnal trees on both sides

Exploring Neath Port Talbot on foot

Leafy countryside, tranquil canals, rushing waterfalls and fascinating industrial heritage await.

Topics:

  • Canals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Outdoor
West Wales
A narrowboat travelling along an aqueduct on a sunny day.

New boat trips across Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

New day trips are offered across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in a newly refurbished narrowboat.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Wellness activities
  • Canals
  • UNESCO Heritage
  • Trip
North Wales
Montgomery Canal, Welshpool

Why you should go on a canal holiday in Wales

All you need to know about taking a narrowboat holiday on Welsh canals.

Topics:

  • Canals
  • Annual holidays
  • Groups
  • Family
  • Transport and travel
View of Beaumaris Castle across moat.

Royalty and Romans: Wales has an incredible history

Brutal invasions, castles, myths, legends and industrial works; the story of Wales is captivating.

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Canals
  • Wales Coast Path
  • Outdoor
The RibRide boat speeding along the river with dramatic skies in the background.

Trips on water to float your boat

Take to the water to enjoy the wonderful scenery along our coasts and canals.

Topics:

  • Canals
  • Coastline
  • Amazing places
  • Outdoor
Two people walking through green foliage on a coastal path carrying a kayak each, heading to the sea.

Get out on the water and explore!

Top spots to discover the seas, lakes, rivers and canals of Wales by kayak or canoe.

Topics:

  • Canals
  • Countryside
  • Coastline
  • List
  • Outdoor
Man walking with two dogs along the canal

Discovering history and wildlife along the Severn Way

Discover history and wildlife along the River Severn between Newtown and Welshpool.

Topics:

  • Canals
  • Trip
  • Outdoor
Mid Wales
Powis Castle. Mittelwales.

Spotlight on Welshpool

Discover countryside canal walks, modern art, historic castles and heritage railways from Welshpool.

Topics:

  • National Trust
  • Trains and railways
  • Historic buildings
  • Canals
  • List
Mid Wales
A large warm sandy beach.

Let North East Wales inspire your next adventure!

Adventure, culture, history and food – are you ready to start exploring?

Topics:

  • Historic buildings
  • Canals
  • List
  • Food
  • Outdoor
North Wales
Two cyclists watching yachts.

The North Wales Way: go your own way...

Take a train, cruise a canal, bike it or take a hike in Wales’ biggest mountain range.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Canals
  • Transport and travel
  • Mountains
North Wales
The stone ruins of Castell Dinas Bran.

Walks around Llangollen and the Dee Valley

Explore the rich history of Llangollen, the picturesque Dee Valley and a bit of Offa’s Dyke Path.

Topics:

  • Tours
  • Wellness activities
  • Canals
  • AONB
North Wales

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