Explore the Caldon Canal and the Churnet Valley on board "Joshua", a 35 ft day hire narrow boat The boat is equipped with crockery and cutlery for 10 people.
Based at Denford just outside Leek on the Caldon Canal in the Staffordshire Moorlands, a choice of routes are available for your day trip. Cheddleton, Leek, Endon and Consall Forge are all possible destinations for your day’s boating, returning to Denford at the end of the day. There are numerous pubs and eating places along each route, as well as interesting places to visit and the beautiful scen
25/05/2026
Today we had Amy Gough onboard Joshua day boat hire, Amy won the raffle that we did and picked a cracking day to take a trip to the leek basin with her family.
Thank you to everyone that purchased a raffle ticket.
24/05/2026
What a day for it…. Off Joshua goes down to Consal today, today’s group are in for a treat..
17/05/2026
Joshua Day Boat Hire
Another happy group of 10 customers today who had a birthday trip up to the Leek basin and back.
First timers who really enjoyed their day.
12/05/2026
Another happy customer onboard Joshua day boat hire today who enjoyed a trip up to the Leek basin for a picnic…
06/05/2026
Joshua Day Boat Hire out today for a works team building trip to Consal.
We still have availability for this Sunday, you would be quackers to miss out as there isn’t many weekends available now…..⛴️🦆
02/05/2026
Joshua day boat is on its way to Consal today, what a cracking day for it, we are so lucky to have this beautiful countryside on our doorstep.
Joshua day boat hire
A little trip down to the flintmill today… the only mill in Europe with 2 working wheels…
We can offer group trips to and from here or more personalised trips…
Take a tour around the Mill FREE of charge with an expert guide…. (donations can be made in the onsite donation box)
Please get intouch for more information or to book your exclusive trip..
The boat will accommodate 10 people.
Free tea and coffee on the boat, bring your picnic which can be enjoyed on the boat or on the lawn at the mill. 🥪🍰☕️
Available weekdays only, subject to availability.
21/04/2026
Joshua day boat hire
We have availability this Sunday…the sun is going to be out ☀️ so don’t mess about… do something different and hire a narrow boat for the day…
No experience needed, full instruction/training given.
Call 07479500250 for more information or to make booking.
Thanks for looking 👀
⛴️🦆🫡
19/04/2026
14/04/2026
Joshua day boat hire
On its way up to the leek basin today….
Dates are getting booked up fast…
| Monday | 10am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 6pm |