BOATS TRIPS IN MARSDEN AND UPPERMILL

We hoped to resume running regular boat trips in both Marsden and *Uppermill starting on the 14th February through to the 1st of November. We operate every weekend, public holidays and additional weekdays in school holidays dependant on the weather & availability of volunteers.  Please check, using the links below, to ensure our boats are running on the day you are coming for a trip. *The Little Blue Boat had not returned to Uppermill from its annual maintenance for the 14th. 

We run both boats between Easter and the end of October on most weekends & public holidays. We also run mid week as often as we can during local school holidays. Each boat carries up to 12 passengers and is operated by trained unpaid volunteers. No fares, we just ask for a donation with cash into our red bucket or one tap of your contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay on our card reader. You can also donate online. We are a registered charity relying 100% on donations to keep the boats running, so please be as generous as you can.

MARSDEN SHUTTLE BOAT TRIPS

We run a regular shuttle service between the lock by Marsden Station and the Standedge Tunnel Visitor Centre. The trip lasts 12 to 15 minutes each way. No timetable, but we leave Marsden Station (Lock 42) or the Standedge Tunnel Visitor Centre around every 30 minutes.

Please click here to make sure the boat is running and see where the trip starts in Marsden.

On this route we use our new all electric craft built in 2022. It is quiet & spacious and incorporates a wheelchair lift to aid accessibility.

To check the boats current location click here.

UPPERMILL TRIPS IN OUR LITTLE BLUE BOAT

We run round trips from outside the Saddleworth Museum & Gallery going up the canal past the park & turning just before the first lock. The trip lasts around 15 minutes so there is never long to wait for the next one.

Please click here to make sure the boat is running and see where the trip starts in Uppermill.

This is a new venture which relies on volunteers so, if anyone local to Uppermill would like to volunteer to help us run the boat, please contact us by email to boating@huddersfieldcanal.org.uk. No previous boating experience is required as we will provide all necessary training.