1-Hour Canal Tour

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One Hour Canal Tour
Hilarious cruise commentary by Dave Spikey
Learn about the Liverpool & Leeds Canal

Summary

This one-hour guided tour is fun whatever the weather, featuring the finest countryside views you can get without moving your feet.

Tour info

Duration

1 hour

Pricing (From)

Adult: (13-64 years)

£10.60

Child: (1-12 years)

£7.00

Senior: (65-120 years)

£10.07

Why take this tour?

Your guide for the canal tour is award-winning comedian Dave Spikey of Phoenix Nights and 8 Out of 10 Cats fame. With his characteristic Northern patter, Dave takes you on a whistle-stop tour of Skipton and shares canal history that’s refreshingly different from your average commentary.

Above the jokes and laughter, you hear points of interest and fascinating stories of how the Leeds & Liverpool Canal delivered the lifeblood of the industrial-revolution through Yorkshire. There’s food and drink on board, too, so it’s a fun twist on your lunchtime break.

Our lively canal trip proves you don’t have to let planning or nasty weather get in the way of a good time. The Cobbydale sails at 10:45 am, 12 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:45 pm (The 10:45 am and 3:45 pm trips r
un in the high season and are weather-dependent).

All trips are run subject to demand with a maximum of 60 passengers, and large groups are therefore advised to book well in advance.

What’s included?

One-hour boat ride
Access to bathroom as needed.
Historical Commentary
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 1h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Before you go

Dogs welcome
Runs daily at 10:45 am, 12 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:30 pm, and 3:45 pm
Commentary provided

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

Your health is our top priority, and we have put special measures in place to keep all guests safe both during and after your activity. Stringent Cleaning Social Distancing Wellness Checks Following Government Guidelines We have implemented a Safe Arrival and Departure Protocol.

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Our one hour canal trip promises you a guided tour that's fun, informative and relaxing, whatever the weather. Your guide for the canal tour is award-winning comedian Dave Spikey of Phoenix Nights and 8 Out of 10 Cats fame. With his characteristic Northern patter, Dave takes you on a whistle-stop tour of Skipton and canal history that's refreshingly different to your average commentary. For a longer boat experience, we offer a variety of private charters. Enjoy a ploughman’s lunch or afternoon tea perhaps, or join us on one of our fish and chip cruises or brewery tours, as you sail sedately through the Yorkshire countryside. With over 30 years of boat trips we’ve helped lots of satisfied people enjoy a cruise, a meal, celebrate a special occasion, or simply show them the ropes before they set off on their own adventure. So place your Skipton canal trip in our capable hands. We take extra care before, during and after your booking to make your experience more enjoyable.