Travel Diary

Travel Diary

Every journey leaves us with a new story to tell. Some days bring peaceful cruising and beautiful scenery. Others test our patience with broken locks, changing weather and unexpected challenges. Our Travel Diary shares the everyday reality of life aboard Round Tuit as we explore Britain’s canals and rivers.

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From River to Canal

Leaving Knottingley behind, we returned to the River ...
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From Castleford to the River Aire

After leaving Castleford, a stubborn lock, a helpful ...
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A Hull Makeover at Castleford

What begins as a peaceful cruise along the ...
The River Aire

Leeds to Woodlesford

The River Aire and Aire & Calder Navigation ...
Boat Moored in Leeds City Centre

Kirkstall to Leeds

Green waterways and city skylines ...
Kirkstall Abby

Calverley to Kirkstall

Swing bridges, surprises and sanctuary at Kirkstall ...
Swans and Signets

Shipley to Calverley

Bank Holiday cruising, shared locks and cooperation ...
Salts Mill

Bingley to Shipley

A gentler pace, stubborn bridges and the story ...
The Bingley Five Rise Locks

Low Utley to Bingley

Bluebells, swing bridges & staircase locks ...
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Cruising the Barrowford Locks

Colne to Higherford ...
Ratcliffe on Soar

From wide waters to a quiet village

Ratcliffe on Soar to Shardlow ...
Market Harborough

A quiet summer cruise

Market Harborough to Foxton ...

The journey doesn’t end here…

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