Enjoy this 1-hour guided tour on part of England's longest canal in Skipton. Soak up the finest countryside views you can get without moving your feet. Delight in the fun and informative onboard commentary from award-winning comedian, Dave Spikey.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Explore part of England's longest canal
Enjoy entertaining commentary by award-winning comedian Dave Spikey
Admire stunning countryside views, ideal for photography fans

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Welcome aboard the best 60 minutes of historic escapism you can find in Skipton. Enjoy a lively canal trip that proves you don't have to let planning or nasty weather get in the way of a good time. Keep your camera ready to capture the picturesque countryside scenery. 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, hear points of interest and fascinating stories of how the Leeds and Liverpool Canal delivered the lifeblood of the Industrial Revolution through Yorkshire. Food and drink are available onboard too for a fun twist on your lunchtime break.

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1-hour boat tour
Cruise commentary by comedian Dave Spikey

Food and drinks

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Wheelchair users

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Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts.

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Luggage or large bags

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Dogs are welcome, with a donation to the RNLI charity box
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts

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Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 99 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5

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Enjoyed our trip on the canal by Skipton. The recorded commentary, while only loosely related to the canal, was very entertaining. Seats are allocated so there is no mass road to find the best pew, which is a great idea (not just because we enjoyed the front seats). A sedate journey, which was informative in local history and I would recommend as good value for money.

October 21, 2021

My kid was misbehaved that day so I couldn't relax but it was very well presented... The office were helpful and gave me free parking. Will return. The commentator was good but said they had special ale for sale like guest beers and there wasn't. But all in all a good day.

September 11, 2021

Obviously helped by the glorious weather but the trip was a great way to spend an hour . Barge was comfortable, staff all excellent , good choice of drinks on board . Commentary by Dave Spikey both informative and very funny . Would recommend to anyone , we will be back to do the afternoon tea or Sunday lunch version

July 27, 2021

Skipton: 1-Hour Canal Cruise

Skipton: 1-Hour Canal Cruise

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