Napton Narrowboats

20/04/2025

How's your canal knowledge? Can you name this canal? Some stretches of the canal are classed as navigable but most are derelict. It is very popular with walkers and it can be accessed by a nearby railway line.

05/04/2025

New boat, 'Willow' getting some finishing touches and will be out next Saturday.

28/03/2025

We are looking for reliable cleaners for our hire boats on our turnarounds days. These are Friday, Saturday and Monday mornings until November. If you are interested in working one or all of the days please contact us on 01926 813644.

09/03/2025

Boats are 'dressed' with their deck gear and the first boats have begun to go out.

25/02/2025

5.45pm tonight. For the interested; Nikon D500, Nikor 10-20mm at 17mm. ISO 100, f8 at 1/125sec.

04/02/2025

04/02/2025

Immediately after a heavy shower just now (5.05pm) No added saturation!

03/02/2025

4.45pm. 3/2/25.

27/01/2025

4.15pm this afternoon.

13/01/2025

A thin layer of water on top of the ice.

11/01/2025

Freezing mist this morning.

11/01/2025

The canal is frozen solid so no boat movements. When the ice gets really thick, 2 inches or more, you may be able to break your way through but it makes navigating a turn almost impossible.