Boating

Everything the boating enthusiast needs to know about the Bridgewater Canal.

Boating Services

Boaters are welcome along the Bridgewater Canal route. In this section you will find everything you need from licensing, mooring locations and forms to boat hire and boating businesses.

Stoppages & Operating Times

All up to date stoppage and operating time information can be found here.

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Preston Brook Tunnel Times Northbound Open on the hour and remaining open until 10 minutes past the hour. Southbound Open half past the hour and remaining open until 20 minutes to the hour.

Mooring

Here is a list of moorings by area as approved by The Bridgewater Canal Company Ltd (TBCC)

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Licensing

All the licensing information and downloads you need.

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Notices

Here you will find announcements, notices, operating times & stoppages.

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Pay Online

Pay your licence or mooring fees online

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Boat Trips & Boat Hire

Hire a boat to travel along the Canal for a day or a short term break

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Download Forms

From Direct Debit forms to Change of Ownership

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Boating Services

From water and gas to chandlery and boat maintenance

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Terms & Conditions

Guidelines for all users of the canal from boat owners and fishermen to walkers and cyclists.

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Summer colours along the Bridgewater Canal 🌷🌞

August is right around the corner and hopefully it will bring sun and blue skies so we can enjoy warm walks along the waterside.

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Happy Monday everyone! We hope you all have a lovely week 🌥️✨

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Jul 24

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Happy Monday everyone! We hope you all have a lovely week 🌥️✨ 📸: @jobo_photos

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Peaceful evening walks along the Bridgewater Canal >> ☁️😮‍💨

Nothing beats a long walk at the end of a busy week, so make time for you this weekend and head out for a stroll along the water`s edge.

📸: @drwilli59

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Jul 21

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We`re missing sunny blue skies over the Bridgewater Canal 💭✨🌞

📸: @kyniker122

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Jul 18

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Why not walk along the Bridgewater Canal to find the perfect picnic spot? 🍉🍴

Did you know that July is National Picnic Month? So grab your favourite picky bits and head out into the great outdoors this summer 🌞

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Jul 6

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Spice up your Monday with watersports along the Bridgewater Canal! 🛶⛅

Why not get a @British.Canoeing licence that permits Canoes, Kayaks and SUP`s to travel up and down the Bridgewater Canal free of charge.

📸 : @_jaderauhl

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Jul 3

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Cheeeeeese... 📸🧀

We found this photo in our gallery and just had to share it. It`s made our week!

The Bridgewater Canal is the perfect place to take your pooch this summer, come rain or shine ⛅

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Jun 27

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Taking a dip 🦆💧

We love seeing your photos of the wildlife you find along the Bridgewater Canal. Next time you`re visiting, snap some pics and send them to us!

📸: @geembailey

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Jun 22

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Happy Monday 🌤️✨

Sending you peaceful and positive vibes to get you through this week.

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Jun 19

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Happy Monday 🌤️✨ Sending you peaceful and positive vibes to get you through this week. 📸: @monicasphotographs

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We are still on cloud nine after hundreds of people joined us for The Bridgewater Way Walk in aid of @christiecharity last Sunday 🎗️☁️

Take a look at some amazing shots we got of the day 👉

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Jun 9

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