We were aware of a dreamlike quality to our trip. There was something far-fetched about it, something out of this world. Austerity might be getting everyone els

A fully revised and expanded edition of the only resource you'll need for choosing, owning and maintaining a narrowboat. The UK has over 2000 miles of navigable

Steve Haywood escaped the routine of his life in London for a voyage of discovery along England’s inland waterways, travelling by traditional narrowboat. With

An accessible introduction to Britain's Canals and why they are so important today as a leisure pursuit.

'Haywood imprints his inimitable humour on his descriptions of the people and places he meets along the way.' – BBC Countryfile magazine 'He conjures up a pic