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Exploring Cambridgeshire’s Wildlife: Spotting Flora and Fauna with Fox Narrowboats

Need a break from screens, stress, and the daily grind? A canal boat holiday is the perfect way to reconnect with nature. From swans gliding beside the boat, to kingfishers flashing through the reeds, Cambridgeshire’s waterways are alive with wildlife, and there’s something new to spot around every river bend.Read more ›

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What’s in a name ?

Fox Boat owner Chris shares his thoughts on Fenland names throughout time. What’s in a name ? Fenland has been described by many nicknames over the years – and each one sheds a different light on various aspects of itsRead more ›

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5 Surprising Rewards of Choosing a Cambridge Boating Holiday

If you’ve never tried a boating holiday on the Fenland Waterways you may discover a number of unexpected benefits that make it a little different from your average canal boat holiday. Among Cambridgeshire’s attractive villages and cities is an impressiveRead more ›

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Canal Lingo Those Toe Rags Won’t Tell You About

In days gone by, those who couldn’t afford shoes or socks would tie a rag around their toes and feet as a make-shift sock. This ‘look’ was worn by scoundrels, criminals and thieves – hence it’s offensive connotations – butRead more ›

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