Your Canal Adventure Matters – We'd Love to Hear from You

A peaceful moment on the Grand Union Canal near Tring – cruising past willow trees and under old brick bridges, with nothing but birdsong and calm water ahead. This is what a day out with Narrowboat Day Hire feels like.

Did you recently enjoy a day out on the water with us? Whether you cruised along the Grand Union Canal, slipped beneath a quiet brick bridge, or simply sat back with a cuppa while the Hertfordshire countryside drifted by, your experience matters.

The Canal & River Trust has launched its Hire Boat Survey 2026, and they'd like to hear from people who've hired a boat for a day trip or holiday.

By taking part, you can help:

• show the Trust what hire boaters need

• support future planning across the 2,000-mile canal network

• highlight how important boating is to local communities and the wider economy

The survey only takes a few minutes, and your feedback could make a real difference.

Take the survey here!

Thank you for choosing Narrowboat Day Hire at Cowroast Marina, and thank you for helping support the future of our waterways.