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The UK has around 4,700 miles of navigable waterways. Drifting along these hidden stretches is the perfect way to savour the tranquil joys and crafty spirit of traditional canal boat life

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There are so many wonderful ways to enjoy Britain’s waterways and this time of year is perfect for exploring them. Let us help you dip your toe in...

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“What’s the best thing about Chatham?” Daz leans back on his workbench and laughs. “The road out of it.” The 50-year-old small business owner is joking, he clarifies. But the self-described “disillusi