Winter days on the canal bring a different kind of beauty ❄️💙 Calm, quiet, and wonderfully peaceful. Boat hire in winter is a gentle way to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the water at a slower pace 🚤✨ #SundayMood #Winter #BoatHire #UKCanals #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Calm #Cosy #PeacefulMoments
January 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Winter days on the canal bring a different kind of beauty ❄️💙 Calm, quiet, and wonderfully peaceful. Boat hire in winter is a gentle way to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy the water at a slower pace 🚤✨ #SundayMood #Winter #BoatHire #UKCanals #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Calm #Cosy #PeacefulMoments
Whatever the season, there’s nothing quite like time spent on the water 💙 We welcome all groups from families, friends, schools, and care homes to enjoy relaxing boat trips along the beautiful Grand Union Canal all year round.
#Community #UKCanals #CharityTuesday #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater
#Community #UKCanals #CharityTuesday #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater
December 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Whatever the season, there’s nothing quite like time spent on the water 💙 We welcome all groups from families, friends, schools, and care homes to enjoy relaxing boat trips along the beautiful Grand Union Canal all year round.
#Community #UKCanals #CharityTuesday #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater
#Community #UKCanals #CharityTuesday #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater
A huge shout out to our wonderful regular Iris for your kind words. We greatly appreciate that you enjoy your trips with us & continue to return. Your support means a great deal to our volunteer-led charity.
#TestimonialTuesday #Charity #BoatHire #Community #UKCanals #LifesBetterByWater #Volunteers
#TestimonialTuesday #Charity #BoatHire #Community #UKCanals #LifesBetterByWater #Volunteers
December 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A huge shout out to our wonderful regular Iris for your kind words. We greatly appreciate that you enjoy your trips with us & continue to return. Your support means a great deal to our volunteer-led charity.
#TestimonialTuesday #Charity #BoatHire #Community #UKCanals #LifesBetterByWater #Volunteers
#TestimonialTuesday #Charity #BoatHire #Community #UKCanals #LifesBetterByWater #Volunteers
On our trips, you can have a go at steering the boat and helping to work the locks. Our friendly volunteer skipper and crew will show you how, and make sure you do things safely #FridayMood #Charity #BoatHire #Lifesbetterbywater #Canal #Grandunioncanal #Community #Volunteer #UKcanals
December 19, 2025 at 10:38 PM
On our trips, you can have a go at steering the boat and helping to work the locks. Our friendly volunteer skipper and crew will show you how, and make sure you do things safely #FridayMood #Charity #BoatHire #Lifesbetterbywater #Canal #Grandunioncanal #Community #Volunteer #UKcanals
#ThrowbackThursday to a trip from last Winter. What better way to celebrate a birthday than out on the water! Our trips are perfect for all occasions and celebrations 🍾 #ThursdayThoughts #BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Community #UKCanals #Celebrate
December 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
#ThrowbackThursday to a trip from last Winter. What better way to celebrate a birthday than out on the water! Our trips are perfect for all occasions and celebrations 🍾 #ThursdayThoughts #BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Community #UKCanals #Celebrate
We love reliving your days with us through your photos and sharing those lovely moments with others. If you have any photos you’d be happy to share, please email them to [email protected] #ThrowbackSaturday #SaturdayMood #Ukcanals #Boathire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Community
December 13, 2025 at 10:16 PM
We love reliving your days with us through your photos and sharing those lovely moments with others. If you have any photos you’d be happy to share, please email them to [email protected] #ThrowbackSaturday #SaturdayMood #Ukcanals #Boathire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Community
#ThrowbackThursday to a trip last November. The smiles highlight the meaningful impact of our charity and the difference it makes within our community. We’re grateful for every opportunity to create experiences like this 💛🤽♂️🌊
#Community #BoatHire #Charity #UKcanals #LifesBetterByWater #ThursdayMood
#Community #BoatHire #Charity #UKcanals #LifesBetterByWater #ThursdayMood
November 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
#ThrowbackThursday to a trip last November. The smiles highlight the meaningful impact of our charity and the difference it makes within our community. We’re grateful for every opportunity to create experiences like this 💛🤽♂️🌊
#Community #BoatHire #Charity #UKcanals #LifesBetterByWater #ThursdayMood
#Community #BoatHire #Charity #UKcanals #LifesBetterByWater #ThursdayMood
Walking into the weekend...
Cromford Canal, #Derbyshire
#FootpathFriday #FridayFeeling #Scape #LifesBetterByWater
Cromford Canal, #Derbyshire
#FootpathFriday #FridayFeeling #Scape #LifesBetterByWater
November 14, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Walking into the weekend...
Cromford Canal, #Derbyshire
#FootpathFriday #FridayFeeling #Scape #LifesBetterByWater
Cromford Canal, #Derbyshire
#FootpathFriday #FridayFeeling #Scape #LifesBetterByWater
💛 A big thank you to Lynn for sharing these beautiful photos from your recent trip with us. Seeing those happy smiles means the world to our team. 🌊 It looks like everyone had such a lovely time together on the water
#Community #Charity #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #MondayMood #UKCanals
#Community #Charity #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #MondayMood #UKCanals
November 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
💛 A big thank you to Lynn for sharing these beautiful photos from your recent trip with us. Seeing those happy smiles means the world to our team. 🌊 It looks like everyone had such a lovely time together on the water
#Community #Charity #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #MondayMood #UKCanals
#Community #Charity #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #MondayMood #UKCanals
I wish I had shovel time to give - but I haven't even found time to go and have look yet. Joining the sign up queue! #canal #lifesbetterbywater #uk #charity #lichfield #stafford #uk
🌟 Be a Friend of the Lichfield Canal 🌟
Support restoration for just £15 a year, no shovel required!
Stay connected, get updates, and show you care.
🎁 Join in November for a free thank-you gift.
lhcrt.org.uk/2025/11/09/j...
#WeDigCanals #Staffordshire
Support restoration for just £15 a year, no shovel required!
Stay connected, get updates, and show you care.
🎁 Join in November for a free thank-you gift.
lhcrt.org.uk/2025/11/09/j...
#WeDigCanals #Staffordshire
November 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I wish I had shovel time to give - but I haven't even found time to go and have look yet. Joining the sign up queue! #canal #lifesbetterbywater #uk #charity #lichfield #stafford #uk
#ThrowbackThursday to a trip from November 2022. Crisp bright winter days on the canal can be just as enjoyable as warm sunny ones but even if we’re not so lucky with the weather, the centrally heated cabins will be cosy and warm.
#BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Winter #Cosy #UKCanals
#BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Winter #Cosy #UKCanals
November 6, 2025 at 3:21 PM
#ThrowbackThursday to a trip from November 2022. Crisp bright winter days on the canal can be just as enjoyable as warm sunny ones but even if we’re not so lucky with the weather, the centrally heated cabins will be cosy and warm.
#BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Winter #Cosy #UKCanals
#BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Winter #Cosy #UKCanals
On our trips, you can have a go at steering the boat and helping to work the locks. Our friendly volunteer skipper and crew will show you how, and make sure you do things safely.
#SundayMood #Charity #BoatHire #Lifesbetterbywater #Canal #Grandunioncanal #Community #Volunteer #UKcanals
#SundayMood #Charity #BoatHire #Lifesbetterbywater #Canal #Grandunioncanal #Community #Volunteer #UKcanals
November 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
On our trips, you can have a go at steering the boat and helping to work the locks. Our friendly volunteer skipper and crew will show you how, and make sure you do things safely.
#SundayMood #Charity #BoatHire #Lifesbetterbywater #Canal #Grandunioncanal #Community #Volunteer #UKcanals
#SundayMood #Charity #BoatHire #Lifesbetterbywater #Canal #Grandunioncanal #Community #Volunteer #UKcanals
I'm delighted to say that the wonderful Berkhamsted Bookshop
will be selling my Birds of #Berkhamsted Calendar this year. Many thanks to Charlotte and the team. #LifesBetterByWater #SupportLocal The perfect stocking filler.
will be selling my Birds of #Berkhamsted Calendar this year. Many thanks to Charlotte and the team. #LifesBetterByWater #SupportLocal The perfect stocking filler.
November 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I'm delighted to say that the wonderful Berkhamsted Bookshop
will be selling my Birds of #Berkhamsted Calendar this year. Many thanks to Charlotte and the team. #LifesBetterByWater #SupportLocal The perfect stocking filler.
will be selling my Birds of #Berkhamsted Calendar this year. Many thanks to Charlotte and the team. #LifesBetterByWater #SupportLocal The perfect stocking filler.
Thank you to Iris for these lovely photos from your trip with us this week. Looks like you had a beautiful day and we really appreciate your continued support. We look forward to seeing you again soon 💙 #BoatHire #Charity #Ukcanals #Community #LifesBetterByWater #SundayMood
October 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Thank you to Iris for these lovely photos from your trip with us this week. Looks like you had a beautiful day and we really appreciate your continued support. We look forward to seeing you again soon 💙 #BoatHire #Charity #Ukcanals #Community #LifesBetterByWater #SundayMood
Bookings are open for 2026! Our trips are very popular, especially in the Spring and Summer months! Call our volunteer bookings team on 01923 723819 to secure your 2026 date now! 📞🗓
#SaturdayMotivation #BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Herts #GrandUnionCanal #UKcanals
#SaturdayMotivation #BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Herts #GrandUnionCanal #UKcanals
October 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Bookings are open for 2026! Our trips are very popular, especially in the Spring and Summer months! Call our volunteer bookings team on 01923 723819 to secure your 2026 date now! 📞🗓
#SaturdayMotivation #BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Herts #GrandUnionCanal #UKcanals
#SaturdayMotivation #BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Herts #GrandUnionCanal #UKcanals
In just under 8 weeks time, our boats will be decorated ready for our Festive cruises (running from 1st December to 6th January). We can't wait to get in the Christmas spirit 🎅 Our Festive cruises are always such fun! #Festive #Christmas #BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #MondayMood #UKcanals
October 6, 2025 at 9:01 PM
In just under 8 weeks time, our boats will be decorated ready for our Festive cruises (running from 1st December to 6th January). We can't wait to get in the Christmas spirit 🎅 Our Festive cruises are always such fun! #Festive #Christmas #BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #MondayMood #UKcanals
#ThrowbackThursday to our trip last October. Just look at those smiles , they’re what make everything we do so worthwhile 💙
#Charity #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #Community #GrandUnionCanal #UKCanals
#Charity #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #Community #GrandUnionCanal #UKCanals
October 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
#ThrowbackThursday to our trip last October. Just look at those smiles , they’re what make everything we do so worthwhile 💙
#Charity #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #Community #GrandUnionCanal #UKCanals
#Charity #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #Community #GrandUnionCanal #UKCanals
Bookings have opened today for 2026! Our trips are very popular, especially in the Spring and Summer months! Call our volunteer bookings team on 01923 723819 to secure your 2026 date now! 📞🗓
#WednesdayMotivation #BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Herts #GrandUnionCanal #UKcanals
#WednesdayMotivation #BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Herts #GrandUnionCanal #UKcanals
October 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Bookings have opened today for 2026! Our trips are very popular, especially in the Spring and Summer months! Call our volunteer bookings team on 01923 723819 to secure your 2026 date now! 📞🗓
#WednesdayMotivation #BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Herts #GrandUnionCanal #UKcanals
#WednesdayMotivation #BoatHire #Charity #LifesBetterByWater #Herts #GrandUnionCanal #UKcanals
Thank you to our wonderful volunteer Steve for these great photos out on the canal today. It's certainly been a beautiful Autumn day 🍁🍂🌞
#Boathire #Charity #Autumn #Sunshine #LifesBetterByWater #Ukcanals #Volunteer #MondayMood #GrandUnionCanal
#Boathire #Charity #Autumn #Sunshine #LifesBetterByWater #Ukcanals #Volunteer #MondayMood #GrandUnionCanal
September 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Thank you to our wonderful volunteer Steve for these great photos out on the canal today. It's certainly been a beautiful Autumn day 🍁🍂🌞
#Boathire #Charity #Autumn #Sunshine #LifesBetterByWater #Ukcanals #Volunteer #MondayMood #GrandUnionCanal
#Boathire #Charity #Autumn #Sunshine #LifesBetterByWater #Ukcanals #Volunteer #MondayMood #GrandUnionCanal
As a 100% volunteer-run charity, it means so much to know our boat trips bring joy to our community, from priority groups to private parties, corporate days, or simply a day of fun. 🚤✨ #SaturdayMotivation #Charity #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #Community #Herts #UKCanals #Volunteer
September 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM
As a 100% volunteer-run charity, it means so much to know our boat trips bring joy to our community, from priority groups to private parties, corporate days, or simply a day of fun. 🚤✨ #SaturdayMotivation #Charity #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #Community #Herts #UKCanals #Volunteer
We've got that #FridayFeeling! Thank you, Leslie, for your kind words about your day on the water with us! 🌊✨ We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
#FeedbackFriday #Charity #BoatHire #Community #UKCanals #LifesBetterByWater #TestimonialFriday #Friyay
#FeedbackFriday #Charity #BoatHire #Community #UKCanals #LifesBetterByWater #TestimonialFriday #Friyay
September 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
We've got that #FridayFeeling! Thank you, Leslie, for your kind words about your day on the water with us! 🌊✨ We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
#FeedbackFriday #Charity #BoatHire #Community #UKCanals #LifesBetterByWater #TestimonialFriday #Friyay
#FeedbackFriday #Charity #BoatHire #Community #UKCanals #LifesBetterByWater #TestimonialFriday #Friyay
Thanks to Julie for these brilliant photos from your recent trip! We welcome all types of groups to join us on the Grand Union Canal to come and make memories of your own! #WaterwaysWednesday #Charity #Community #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #GrandUnionCanal #UKCanals
September 10, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Thanks to Julie for these brilliant photos from your recent trip! We welcome all types of groups to join us on the Grand Union Canal to come and make memories of your own! #WaterwaysWednesday #Charity #Community #BoatHire #LifesBetterByWater #GrandUnionCanal #UKCanals
It's a glorious day to be out on the water. We hope all our friends & followers have had lovely bank holiday! 🌞 #MondayMood #BankHoliday #Charity #BoatHire #Lifesbetterbywater #GrandUnionCanal #Canal #UKCanals
August 25, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It's a glorious day to be out on the water. We hope all our friends & followers have had lovely bank holiday! 🌞 #MondayMood #BankHoliday #Charity #BoatHire #Lifesbetterbywater #GrandUnionCanal #Canal #UKCanals
Our trips can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. We welcome everyone to experience the fun and the beauty of our waterways 💙 #SeniorCitizensDay #ThursdayMotivation #Canal #GrandUnionCanal #Charity #BoatHire #KeepCanalsAlive #LifesBetterByWater #UKCanals
August 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Our trips can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities. We welcome everyone to experience the fun and the beauty of our waterways 💙 #SeniorCitizensDay #ThursdayMotivation #Canal #GrandUnionCanal #Charity #BoatHire #KeepCanalsAlive #LifesBetterByWater #UKCanals
Today is #WorldPhotographyDay and we thought we'd share a few photos from some of our beautiful waterways (taken by some of our lovely volunteers from our very own Grand Union Canal to the Rochdale Canal 💙
#KeepOurCanalsAlive #LifesBetterByWater #Canal #Charity #TuesdayMood #UKcanals
#KeepOurCanalsAlive #LifesBetterByWater #Canal #Charity #TuesdayMood #UKcanals
August 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Today is #WorldPhotographyDay and we thought we'd share a few photos from some of our beautiful waterways (taken by some of our lovely volunteers from our very own Grand Union Canal to the Rochdale Canal 💙
#KeepOurCanalsAlive #LifesBetterByWater #Canal #Charity #TuesdayMood #UKcanals
#KeepOurCanalsAlive #LifesBetterByWater #Canal #Charity #TuesdayMood #UKcanals