Acton Bridge Base
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Begin your Adventure at Acton Bridge
Based near Northwich, our Cheshire Acton Bridge canal boat hire base is a great place for exploring this beautifully scenic area. Travelling north, you can cruise the canal where it all started – the Bridgewater Canal, which takes your narrowboat lock-free to Lymm. The canal is wide and relaxed, perfect for first timers and those that love getting away from it all in a pretty rural location.
More experienced boaters can complete the Four Counties Ring, an amazing trip over 141 miles. You can also enjoy cruises to the historic town of Chester or head south to the Llangollen Canal into Wales.
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Harecastle Tunnel
For boat hire guests departing from our Acton Bridge base and wanting to cruise the Four Counties Ring it is necessary to book slots for passage through the Harecastle tunnel. Slots are available for seven days a week, from 8 am until 5 pm. We will send you details on how to reserve your slot prior to your holiday.
Narrowboats available to hire in Acton Bridge, Cheshire
We offer a wide range of boats to suit all budgets and requirements, from small two-berth boats to spacious ten-berth boats and our boats are all fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including central heating, a kitchen, and a bathroom. We also provide comprehensive training on how to operate your boat, so you can relax and enjoy your holiday without any worries.
Acton Bridge Base Handover / Return Days & Times
3 night break Sat 2.30 or Fri 2.30
4 night break Tuesday 2.30 or Mon 2.30
7 nights Sat 2.30 / Tuesday 2.30 or Fri 2.30 and Mon 2.30
All hires return and vacate by 9.30am on that last day of hire
Base Information
HOTELS/GUEST HOUSES
Holly Bush Inn, Little Leigh, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4QY Tel. 01606 853196
Double Room £48.50 Single Room £43.50 Breakfast £6.50
www.thehollybush.net
Happy Guests Lodge, Tarporley Road, Dutton, Cheshire, WA4 4EZ Tel. 01928 790824
Double Room £49.95 Single Room £44.95 Price includes breakfast and free WiFi
www.happyguestslodge.co.uk
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
National Rail Enquiries:
www.nationalrail.co.ukTel: 08457 484950
www.thetrainline.comTel: 0871 244 1545
Nearest Airport:
Manchester International Tel. 0161 489 3000
Nearest Railway Station: Acton Bridge/Hartford
Taxi/Minicabs:
Mark Lacking, up to 7 passengers
Gemini Cars
01606 594020
07966 169920
[email protected]
Mike Eves, up to 4 passengers
Travel-Link
01606 550355
07899 087320
[email protected]
GROCERIES
Good shopping facilities and a petrol station are within a short distance to the base. The Leigh Arms is next to the swing bridge (see How to Find Us – Car) and offers lunches and evening meals.
FLYING INTO LONDON
From Heathrow airport get the London underground tube train to Euston station.
From Gatwick airport get the Gatwick Express to London Victoria station, then get a London underground tube train to Euston station.
From Stanstead airport get the London underground tube train to Euston station.
From Euston get a train to Crewe or Runcorn then change for Hartford.
Visit www.tfl.gov.uk to plan your route on the London Underground.
FLYING INTO MANCHESTER
Get a train to Manchester Picadilly station, then a train to Liverpool Lime Street, then change for Acton Bridge.
HOW TO FIND US BY CAR
Acton Bridge is situated beside the A49 (Warrington to Whitchurch road). This is 4 miles south of Junction 10 on the M56 and 300 yards north of the swing bridge crossing the River Weaver.
Cheshire Acton Bridge Reviews
Chris Smith
15:29 17 Oct 19
Relaxation on the cut lol
Danielle Hanmer
18:24 12 Jun 19
Such a great day on the day boat we are definitely going to hire poppy again or possibly hire a boat for a few days next time 🙂
Helen Darbyshire
01:37 08 May 19
One of the best holidays I’ve ever had. It doesn’t take long to get the hang of steering a 60’ narrowboat, mooring or casting off. The Wi-Fi & TV were hit and miss but honestly, just take a book or 5 and relax. We chugged along mostly at 2mph and it was incredibly relaxing. We went in April and the morning temperatures were quite cool - I’d recommend taking a sleeping bag or your own duvet if you go at the beginning of the season, as we found the boat quite cold on a few mornings before we got going.
Sebastian Small
07:51 30 Aug 17
Had a brilliant week on the canal boat. Staff were really helpful and friendly when we arrived and the boat was fantastic.
Gary Bennett
08:35 16 Apr 17
We have used many hire companies for narrow boats in and around Cheshire. The service and friendliness received from Danny and the team was second to none. We had a great holiday on a very well equipped boat. I would highly recommend Black Prince Holidays to anyone.
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