Canal Boat Holiday Base Information - Base 12 on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Canal Holiday on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Travel Britain's longest canal linking the Pennines, Yorkshire Dales and the industrial North West

About the location

Ideally situated on the Leeds and Liverpool canal, at the gateway to the Dales, Burnley provides narrowboat holiday makers the opportunity to cruise in a beautiful location with stunning views and wildlife.

Routes from this base

Your holiday isn't tied to a specific route. You simply hire a boat for the time you choose, then explore the canals however you like. Our short-break, week, and two week routes are just ideas to help you plan your ideal canal holiday.

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Map - Where in the UK

Short break routes (3 - 4 nights)

  • East Marton and Return • 3 Nights • 20 Locks • 36 hours
  • Skipton and Return • 4 Nights • 44 Locks • 42 hours

One week routes

  • Bingley and Return • 7 Nights • 44/60 Locks • 49 hours

Three week routes

  • The North Pennine • 21 days • 215 Locks • 126 hours