Travel Diary

Into the Tide

Our first journey on the tidal River Ouse ...
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Drifting Towards the Tide

As we eased towards Selby, the character of ...
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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 ...

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