Fuel & Utilities on the Grand Union Canal
30 fuel & utilities businesses found along the Grand Union Canal.
Planning a cruise along the Grand Union Canal? There are 30 fuel and utilities providers to keep your boat running smoothly from end to end.
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Calcutt Water Point
Napton Water Point
Napton Elsan Point
Stockton Water Point
Bascote Water Point
Braunston North Water Point
Braunston North Elsan Point
Braunston Elsan Point
Braunston Water Point
Braunston East Water Point
Midland Chandlers — Braunston
Weltonfield Narrowboats Diesel Pump
Watford Bottom Lock Water Point
Watford Top Lock Elsan Point
Watford Top Lock Water Point
Norton Junction Water Point
Buckby Wharf Water Point
Aylesbury Arm Junction Water Point
Aylesbury Arm Junction Elsan Point
Bulborne Water Point
Cow Roast Water Point
Cow Roast Elsan Point
Slaptop Lock Water Point
Gas Street Basin Elsan Point
Gas Street Basin Water Point
Yardley Wood Water Point
Crick Elsan Point
Crick Water Point
Yelvertoft Water Point
Hillmorton Elsan Point
Fuel and utilities for canal boats
Most narrowboats run on red diesel, which you can pick up at boatyards and fuel boats along the canal network. Since the HMRC split-duty rules changed, you'll need to declare the proportion used for propulsion versus domestic use. Keep your receipts tidy.
Water points are usually free and maintained by the Canal & River Trust, but they can be busy in summer. Carry enough water to last a few days, especially on quieter stretches. Pump-out stations charge around five to ten pounds per session, and some are card-only now.
Calor gas and other bottled LPG can be harder to find on the cut, so it's worth refilling whenever you pass a supplier. Coal and solid fuel for stoves are seasonal but usually available from boatyards and chandleries between October and March.
About Grand Union Canal for boaters
The Grand Union Canal, managed by CRT is part of the UK's inland waterways network running approximately 220 kilometres.
With 399 locks along its length, it offers a varied cruising experience for narrowboat and wide-beam owners alike.
Below you'll find services, facilities, and local knowledge contributed by boaters who know this waterway well.