For everyone
There's no faster way to slow down than a short break canal holiday on the Yorkshire waterways. Whether you go up the valley or down, you will find attractive canal scenery, welcoming pubs and plenty to see and do.
We show a selection of routes our customers enjoy, but you don't have to follow them. Set your own pace, and do more or less, just as you choose. There are plenty of turning points ('winding holes') marked in the guides on your boat.
Distances and times shown are for the return trip. Information we provide about specific waterways or suggested routes is for general reference only. Please see more about route availability.
Weekend breaks go from 1pm Friday to 9am Monday.
Short breaks are out and back from Sowerby Bridge or Barnoldswick, depending on the boat.
Short breaks from Sowerby Bridge can be taken with any of these boats.
Weekend breaks
Brighouse & Shepley Bridge
22 miles 32 locks 16 hours
A dreamy trip down the tree-lined River Calder, visiting interesting small towns.
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Huddersfield
24 miles 46 locks 22 hours
Another aspect of West Riding life, with bright lights and Harold Wilson's statue.
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Hebden Bridge & Stubbing Wharf
14 miles 20 locks 11 hours
A magical weekend break exploring Hebden Bridge and the romantic Calder Valley.
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Hebden Bridge & Todmorden
20 miles 34 locks 16 hours
A more active trip which steeps you in the dramatic Calder Valley.
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