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Chandlers And Boat Equipment In Berkshire
Berkshire is a major centre for boating and boating holidays, and the varied nature of the Berkshire scenery ensures that there is always something different to see and do when you spend time in the area. Obviously one of the main boating hotspots in Berkshire is the River Thames. Forget your pre-conceived notions of the urban sprawl of London, boating along the Berkshire stretches of the Thames is a delightful activity thanks to the historic nature of the setting and gentle rolling countryside that will please and delight. The River Thames in Berkshire has been a historic boating location since the rights of navigation for all were laid down in the Magna Carta, and boating has continued to be a popular leisure activity in the Berkshire region ever since.
For a change of pace why not try boating on the Kennet and Avon Canal? This popular Berkshire destination offers a unique bridge between the Thames and the Avon rivers, and the scenery ranges from the historic and charming setting of Bath (a dedicated World Heritage Site) to the gently rolling Berkshire hills. There are many natural moorings along the Kennet and Avon Canal that you can take advantage of as boating (in particular using canal boats) is a very popular holiday activity for many people from around the UK.
Alternatively if you a looking for an even more sedate pace of life then why not enjoy boating along the Basingstoke Canal? This waterway is widely acknowledged as one of Berkshires most beautiful locations and it is very wide in places allowing you to enjoy a much gentler, less direct, more meandering journey. There are thirty two miles of canal to explore and the Berkshire heaths, moors and woods that surround you are home to a tremendous variety of flora and fauna, from rare bird species to a variety of stunning plants.
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