The Globetrotter on a canal boat holiday on the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire

The Globetrotter reviews a holiday from Whixall

April 17, 2026/in News/by Debbie Ludford

First canal boat holiday experience described

Setting off from our canal boat hire base at Whixall Marina on the Prees Branch of the Llangollen Canal, The Globetrotter has written about their narrowboat holiday.

It was their first experience of a narrowboat holiday so they chose a nice and easy short break route. On a three-night weekend break, the Globetrotter cruised through the Shropshire Lake District to the historic market town of Ellesmere and back.

They’ve included details of their boat, route and places to visit along the way. Plus lots of helpful tips and advice for newcomers, including how to operate a lift bridge.

There are dozens of photos in the review giving a great insight into what the trip was like.

You can read the Globetrotter’s review here.

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