Stockport Canal Boat Trust: New Horizons

What we do

Introducing New Horizons: Accessible Canal Boat. New Horizons is 70 feet long and 6 feet 10 inches wide to allow it to pass through the many narrow bridges and locks on the canal system.

It is navigated by a skipper and volunteer crew and has a boarding ramp, a lift and wheelchair access throughout its length. There's accommodation for a maximum of 12 passengers on half-day and whole-day trips.

There is an open air viewing platform at the front of the boat and for cooler days in April and May the interior lounges are heated. The fully fitted galley has a gas stove, a fridge and a large sink with running hot and cold water. Cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils are provided.

There is a private fully accessible toilet area with flush toilet, large wash basin, and plenty of hot water too! Fully accessible with boarding ramp and lift. Wheelchair access throughout the length of the boat. Fully accessible toilet area.

The front of the boat has a raised open air viewing deck and inside is a centrally heated lounge observation cabin. Fully trained skipper and crew to navigate the boat. In addition to all this, there's mains power supply (240v) and mobile phone for emergency calls.