Skipton Boat Trips

Carmel Smickersgill, Tours & Activities Editor

Last Updated 16 March 2021

Skipton Boat Trips, The Wharf Office, 3 Coach St, Skipton, BD23 1LH – Visit Now

Like a snake through high reeds, the Leeds Liverpool canal drapes through Skipton’s centre providing a popular stop for canal boat cruisers and enthusiasts. You can take to the waters yourself with Skipton Boat Trips and make the most of the town’s rural aquatic beauty.

lighthearted take on the local history with Phoenix Nights star and award winning comedian Dave Spikey

There are plenty of options for getting on the water, the most popular are the one hour public guided tours along the canal. These run between March and October as various times in the day. Hosting you on this hilarious historical trip along the waterways, is Phoenix Nights star and award winning comedian Dave Spikey. His lighthearted take on the local history will leave you feeling charmed by the area.

For something special, why not try one of the mealtime cruises. You can enjoy a fish and chip supper, afternoon tea, a full roast dinner or a more boozy G and Tea canal trip. These extra special cruises see the boat teaming up with local restaurants, such as Bizzie Lizzie’s, to bring you the best culinary delights while you explore the area by boat.

If you’re keen to take canal boating further, Skipton Boat Trips also charters canal boats as well as providing self drive day hire. With the day hire, you have 6.5 hours to explore the waterways on your own terms and at a pace that lets you truly appreciate the natural beauty. Each boat has a seating area, a flushing toilet and a cooker to serve up picnics. The boat charters are for larger groups of 20 to 50 people and include a two hours boat trip with food and drink included. Check the website for more details.