New guide celebrates rejuvenated canals

A guide that celebrates a “new era of waterways” has been released. The authors claim that canal interest has reached an all-time peak, and their book aims to tap into this.

The authors, Phillippa Greenwood and Martine O’Callaghan, spotted a gap in the market for a guide covering more creative holidays. O’Callaghan said: “Investment in the inland waterways over the past few years has rejuvenated the canals and they now appeal to a broader spectrum of people.”

Half of Britain’s population is estimated to live within five minutes of an inland waterway and Cool Canals: Slow getaways and different days aims to inspire a new generation to explore them.

The book has proved popular with consumers, and two further canal titles are planned for 2010.

Originally published in Canal Business

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