Cowroast Marina, Tring :
Getting Here and Parking
Cowroast Marina is on the Grand Union Canal at Wharf Lane, Tring, HP23 5RE. Our narrowboats start and finish their day here. This page covers how to get to us, where to park and what happens when you arrive.
Where is Cowroast Marina?
On Wharf Lane in Cow Roast, between Tring and Berkhamsted. For a sat-nav, use HP23 5RE. The marina sits on the Tring summit, the highest stretch of the Grand Union, so the canal heading north from here has no locks for about three miles.
Getting here by train
Trains run from London Euston to Tring in 35 to 40 minutes. From Tring station it's a short taxi ride, or a 25-minute walk along the towpath. Many guests leave London at 9am and are on the water by mid-morning.
Getting here by car, and parking
There's parking at the marina, and full directions come with your booking confirmation. Please bring no more than two vehicles per boat booking. If your group needs more space, contact us before your day and we'll sort it out.
What happens when you arrive?
Before you set off we give you a full handover: how to steer, stop, moor and work a lock. You don't need a licence or any experience.
Day hire is 7.5 hours. Evening hire runs from May to September (June to September on Albert) and lasts 4 hours or until sunset.
We confirm your exact times when you book.
Which way to go?
North takes you about three miles to Bulbourne with no locks; south takes you straight into the locks towards Berkhamsted. Our canal routes guide has distances, timings and pubs for each.
Who comes to Cow Roast?
Families · Birthdays · Couples · Team days · Dog owners
