The spring cruise for 2025 will be a return visit to Liverpool, Salthouse Dock. This might be the last opportunity for the younger family to have some time on the boat before moving away, so I have tried to fit it in with school holidays in mind. Easter seems a bit later for 2025 and they are having to be back in school on Easter Tuesday. Consequently, to fit everything in, the run up to Liverpool will be in Nuggler tradition, fast!
I am single handing for most of the way which is really no great problem until reaching the awkward swing bridges on the Leeds and Liverpool. Hopefully the family be be aboard for that on the outward journey, but not the return. As usual I welcome guests (max 2). No previous experience experience is necessary and it could be like a floating hotel if wished, though evening meals have to be sourced from pubs as appropriate. Lunch is variable. Leaving on the 5th April to arrive Liverpool 18th. I have family booked from Wigan. I like to start the day early (dep 7:00 am) so as to arrive at the daily destination in time for lunch and with a much better chance of finding a good mooring. Then there is also time for exploring and shopping as needed. The return will be leaving Liverpool on the 25th to be back at the home mooring on the 18th May, a much slower and more relaxed journey.
How to organise a trip? Just let me know when you want to come first of all. Transport? The fall back position is that the boat is never far from a taxi, but in the past all combinations of car train and bike have been used with great success.
The sleeping area for guests is a pull out double sofa bed and can be screened off for privacy. Full details on the boat itself can be found on this website.
Things do go wrong from time to time, so be prepared for the unexpected. This could be weather related, or canal stoppages, or just engine breakdown.
If interested, get in touch. 07880714890.