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Do you have a special occasion to celebrate? Why not take a trip on Rose of Hungerford which is available for hire. We can take up to a maximum of 50 passengers and with our electric wheelchair lift, so no one should be left out. We’ve hosted everything from business meetings to wedding celebrations.

We can advise on catering and provide seating for up to 20 people for a sit-down meal, 44 for a buffet meal or afternoon tea. There is fully licensed bar onboard with card payment facilities for ease of payment. If we believe any of your group are under 18, we will request to see ID before allowing them to consume alcohol on board.

 Prices start from £250, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Route suggestions

Below is just a selection of trips available. We may be able to tailor trips to your requirements. If you have something special or another trip in mind, please get in touch. Prices start at £250.00.

Name	Duration	Description
Dun Mill	1½ hrs	From Hungerford Wharf, passing under some classic canal bridges, we go east, tracking the River Dun with its multiplicity of fish farms, and on the edge of the lovely Hungerford Port Down.  Beside the first lock, Dun Mill, is one of the famous fortified “Pill Boxes”, built as part of a defence line along the canal at the start of World War II, and manned by the Home Guard. Beyond the lock, the Dun flows into the beautiful chalk-stream River Kennet in the valley below. Just after this we turn the boat to return to the Wharf.
Wire Lock	2½ hrs	From Hungerford Wharf, passing under some classic canal bridges, we go east, tracking the River Dun with its multiplicity of fish farms, and on the edge of the lovely Hungerford Port Down.  Beside the first lock, Dun Mill, is one of the famous fortified “Pill Boxes”, built as part of a defence line along the canal at the start of World War II, and manned by the Home Guard. Beyond the lock, the Dun flows into the beautiful chalk-stream River Kennet in the valley below. Following the river valley, we then pass through Wire Lock.  Here – depending on the conditions – passengers can disembark briefly to stretch their legs and enjoy the views of the beautiful Berkshire countryside. They may also, under the supervision of our crew, assist in opening the gates and working the lock paddles! Meanwhile, we turn the boat below the lock, before picking everyone up again for the return trip to the Wharf.
Kintbury	3 3/4 hrs	From Hungerford Wharf, passing under some classic canal bridges, we go east, tracking the River Dun with its multiplicity of fish farms, and on the edge of the lovely Hungerford Port Down.  Beside the first lock, Dun Mill, is one of the famous fortified “Pill Boxes”, built as part of a defence line along the canal at the start of World War II, and manned by the Home Guard.  After passing through the lock, we cruise along the valley, following the beautiful chalk-stream River Kennet, which has just joined the Dun. We then pass through Wire and Brunsden locks and arrive at the pretty village of Kintbury, where we turn the boat and start our journey back to Hungerford Wharf. Depending on the conditions, passengers may disembark briefly to stretch their legs by walking between locks, enjoying the views of the magnificent Berkshire countryside. They may also, under the supervision of our crew, assist in opening the gates and working the lock paddles!
Froxfield	3 3/4 hrs	From Hungerford Wharf, we go west, immediately passing through Hungerford Lock, travelling close to the beautiful St Lawrence Church, through a manual swing bridge and onto Freeman’s Marsh.  The Marsh covers 90 acres of wildlife habitat that straddles both the Rivers Dun and Kennet, and the Canal. Here we find the unusual Hungerford Marsh Lock, with a swing bridge across it, and then travel on to Cobbler’s Lock, with its classic lock keeper’s cottage. Crossing over the River Dun, we proceed through Picketfield Lock, bringing us to the edge of the wonderful Savernake Forest. Turning soon after that, we slowly return to Hungerford, with some of the most spectacular views of the town, especially in early evening. Depending on the conditions, passengers can disembark briefly to stretch their legs by walking between locks, enjoying the views of the magnificent countryside. They may also, under the supervision of our crew, assist in opening the gates and working the lock paddles!

Departure location

All trips depart from Hungerford Wharf, RG17 0EQ

Keen to book?

If you have a more specific question you can email charters@katrust.org.uk or phone the Office on 01380 721279 and leave a voicemail. Include your name and number and we will call you back (available Mon-Fri 9-4:30).