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A canal holiday on a narrowboat in England or Wales is great fun. Cruising peacefully along at 4 mph, it seems extraordinary that the rest of the world is in such a hurry

There are a number of do's and dont's that apply to mooring on the British canal system, and here are some of the most important ones.

Forget Venice, with just 43 miles of canals. Birmingham, birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, retains 100 miles of waterways flowing through eight historic canals.

British Waterways is looking to develop public private partnerships for construction of much needed marina infrastructure in England and Wales

It is essential that an 18-tonne narrowboat is moored in such a way that it cannot get loose and cause a hazard to other boats. Safety is always the priority.

Here is an outline of how a lock works and how to operate it safely and efficiently

These are the steps to take when going up or down through a lock, with a note on negotiating staircase locks.

Awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2009, the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is on the Llangollen Canal in Wales. Built of stone, it is 1007 feet long and 126 feet high.

Canal Boat holidays are a great way to explore the hundreds of waterways that are spread all over Britain. Enjoy canalside walks and wildlife at close quarters.

Knowing how to works the locks on canals and rivers is essential. Here is a brief guide to what you need to know.

The Standedge Tunnel at over 3 miles is the longest canal tunnel in Britain. Located in the Pennine Hills, it is also the deepest and highest canal tunnel in the country.

Book on a barge, hire a narrow boat or follow the towpaths on foot to discover some of the towns and British history along this beautiful stretch of canal.

Choosing a circular route or 'ring' for an English canal holiday, rather than turning round half-way through the trip, makes for a more interesting and varied voyage.

Whether on the Grand Union Canal, the Llangollen Canal, the Oxford Canal, the Shropshire Union Canal or and any other English or Welsh canal, locks are part of the fun.

Explore hidden London. Beneath the noise of the traffic lies a secluded world of quiet canals. A century ago ago this idyllic scene would have been unimaginable.