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Narrowboat Lizzie-Jean cruising on Leeds & Livepool Canal near Skipton

 

"Not just a boat trip - on Lizzie-Jean it's a luxury skippered cruise!"

 

Airedale Cruising News

SALTAIRE FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER 9 - 19:   For the first time, cruises aboard Lizzie-Jean will be available as part of the 2010 Saltaire Festival, starting and ending at Saltaire Bridge (next to Salt's Mill). Places may be booked in advance by individuals, couples or groups for the eleven days of the Festival plus the following weekend. Adult fare: £15, Child: £7.50  To find out more or to join a cruise click here for further information.

 

SKIPTON CRUISES ALMOST SOLD OUT!!  To book one of the few remaining available dates for cruises from Skipton first choose an available date from the '2010 Dates' page, complete a Booking Form, and send it with your cheque by post.  Alternatively Click here for 'Contact' details.  Note: The partial canal closure (due to the drought) from 2nd August should not affect our cruises except that we will not be able to use Holme Bridge Lock (or others) until the restrictions are lifted by British Waterways.

 

The August/September 2009 edition of Yorkshire Living  magazine had an illustrated feature about a canal cruise on Lizzie-Jean.   Click here for a link to read the article.

 

The February 2010 edition of Canal Boat  magazine carried the story of how Airedale Cruising was established in 2009.  Click here to read all about it!

 

 

  Welcome to Airedale Cruising

      and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Yorkshire

View from narrowboat well deck

 

Boating Tuition

 

Have you ever wondered about how to steer a narrowboat, or how to take a boat through a lock?

 

 Maybe these questions have made you a bit anxious about hiring a canal boat yourself and taking all the responsibility for steering, mooring, turning round etc. 

 

 On Lizzie-Jean you only do what you want to do on your canal cruise - the skipper does the rest, but he'll be very happy to teach you "the ropes" if you're interested!

 (see 'Cruises and Costs' page for info on Boating Tuition)

 

Skippered canal cruises on narrowboat Lizzie-Jean normally start from the centre of Skipton, on the famous Leeds  and Liverpool Canal.  You can select from a variety of slow, gentle cruises either northwest towards the picturesque Yorkshire Dales village of Gargrave, or south to Farnhill Wood and the villages of Bradley and Kildwick.

 

Thousands of visitors come to this part of North Yorkshire each year, and many are keen to have a boat trip on the 235 year old engineering marvel that is the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.  Are you among them?

 

Or maybe you're arranging an unforgettable outing for a  special celebration?

 

Perhaps  you just fancy a gentle cruise through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales countryside, with either your own picnic/buffet lunch and choice of drinks, or lunch at a canalside inn?

 

Why not take a

Skippered Canal Cruise aboard  Lizzie-Jean?

Traditional Leeds & Liverpool scroll on Lizzie-Jean's bow

 

 

   Your choice of canal cruises

 

Lizzie-Jean can comfortably accommodate up to 6 adults + 2 children, but 8 adults will be carried if they accept that there is limited space  

(see T & C).   The length of the cruising day depends on which day of the week you select - Thursday, Saturday or Sunday (plus Bank Holidays and extra Saltaire Festival dates in September 2010).

 

Click here for details of 'Cruises and Costs' in 2010

 

Whichever skippered cruise you choose, you'll experience a taste of canal life on board an individually fitted-out, traditional style narrowboat.  Lizzie-Jean is equipped with all modern conveniences and maintained to a high standard.  If you're seeking a touch of floating luxury then come aboard Narrowboat Lizzie-Jean and relax.

 

Or, if you're looking for a tailor-made canal cruise such as a team away-day, transportation to your wedding, or another very special occasion please contact us (including for availability on days not listed on website):

 

Click here for 'Contact' details.

 

BOOKING  YOUR  CANAL CRUISE

 

  1. Decide which day of the week you want - Thursday, Saturday or Sunday (plus August Bank Holiday Monday and the extra Saltaire Festival dates in September 2010)
  2. Check available dates on this website
  3. Print copy of 'Booking Form' (or 'phone 07760 481 821 to request a form by post)
  5. Complete and send booking form with your cheque (or make a credit/debit card payment via Paypal)
  6. Plan your picnic/food arrangements
  7. Find out more about the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from sites listed on our 'Links' page
  8. Wait to be welcomed aboard.

 

NEW for 2010:  Airedale Cruising now stocks a small selection of Traditional Rag Rugs available for sale - or they can be created specifically to your own design.  Click here for details of our unique 'Rag Rugs'.

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