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Short Hire

Narrow Boat

Hire a self drive narrow boat for a short trip up stream to the pretty village of Mountsorrel. Maybe have a picnic or stop for a refreshing soft drink at The Waterside Inn.

The short hires do not involve the use of locks for your safety and convenience.

£40 for a 1 hour trip
£60 for 2 hours

Maximum trip 2 hours. Boats carry up to 12 people.

BLACKBIRD

Carries up to 12 people.

Large open front sun deck and inside cabin. Suitable for all weathers.

Please note that our short hire boats do not have toilets and cooking facilities on board. Toilets are available at our boat yard for use before and after your trip.

   

DUCKLING

Carries up to 12 people.

Large open front sun deck and inside cabin. Suitable for all weathers.

Please note that our short hire boats do not have toilets and cooking facilities on board. Toilets are available at our boat yard for use before and after your trip.

   

BOATERS HANDBOOK

 

Please log onto https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/ and follow links for boaters handbook and boaters handbook DVD for important boat safety and boat handling information. It is recommended that all hirers watch this DVD and study the handbook before the day of their hire.
 
This website also has a downloadable guide to the river Soar which will be of interest when planning your day out.
 
When hiring a boat remember that there is work to do involving the ropes. Also lock approaches and tow paths may be muddy and lock gear greasy, please wear sensible footwear and appropriate clothing.
 
Wet weather guarantee: In the case of persistent rain on your day of hire and you don’t want to come we will rebook you for another day subject to availability. Decision to postpone made on day of hire only.

 
 
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Please note that your hire commences and ends at the time you book, please be prompt as there may be other hirers booked after you. Hirers who arrive drinking alcohol or who appear to have been drinking will be denied hire.
 
A refundable cash damage deposit of £50 is payable on all hires. Late returns will be deducted from this amount.
 
Full tuition given on day of hire. Buoyancy aids available on request.

 
 

Testimonials

“Had a fun day, didn’t fall in and didn’t sink the boat! Will come again.”

S. O. Sheppard

 

 

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INFORMATION

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CONTACT US

Old Mill Basin, Mill Lane, Barrow Upon Soar.
Loughborough. LE12 8LQ.
United Kingdom

t: 01509 415001
m: 07721 064206
m: 07808 784726
e: enquiries@barrowboating.co.uk

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