Cotswold Boatmobility

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A group for people who would like to get close to the canal but need an accessible opportunity. It is a very stable boat.

Our aim is to give opportunities to people who would like to go boating on the Cotswold Canals but who may need a little extra support to do this. The Katakanu is ideal for getting low and close on the water to see wildlife, have a picnic, take photos or whatever. It takes up to six people and, so long as at least two people do, you can choose to use a paddle or not. We have found that more elderly people who once enjoyed canoeing or sailing, enjoy the experience of being back on the water - our most elderly so far is 89 years old. You can't get lost or left behind so it is an ideal boat for adults with learning difficulties. We have two wheelchair accessible boats, accessible to people actually in their wheelchairs. Zephyrus is a Wheelyboat with an electric engine and takes up to 8 people and Symphony is a pontoon boat, currently with an petrol engine, and a ramp which offers us more flexibility as to where wheelchairs can move on board, and takes up to 10 people. These boats are also available as walk on boats for those who prefer them to the Katakanu. We are able to take out children and young people with their families. sometimes at weekends and school holidays. Various groups, large and small make specific bookings to accommodate specific needs or celebrations. We have an accessible portaloo and a changing places facility. We need volunteers to train and be comfortable taking people out and we need to know about who might want to use the boats. We are trying to be as flexible as we can be to, accommodate any particular needs. We just want to get people out on the water, using the canal and having fun. We go out all year round - in appropriate clothing - layers, waterproofs, sunhat or whatever. We do not make a charge but we do need donations.

20/10/2025

Today I join Sam from the Cotswold Canal Updates at Westfield Lock AKA John. Robinson Lock to explore the current work being done to restore this Canal. The ...

17/10/2025

A moorhen and one of our regular visitors, both hiding on Wednesdays trip out 😆🙈

15/10/2025

Some lovely food and drinks last night 🍔🍺!
A special evening to say thanks to our volunteers and all those that give their time to help the charity.
Many thanks also to Stroud Brewery & Taproom and their great staff for hosting and taking care of us 🙏🏼😃

13/10/2025

Can you spot the Heron flying off??? And that was before he heard us singing “Happy Birthday” ! 😆😁 Thank you for the lovely 🧁

11/10/2025

Autumn has officially arrived 🍂🍂🍂🍂🍂

01/10/2025

Some amazing Autumnal colours on the way along the canal this morning 🍁🍂🍁🍂
Coffee break-time was a mixture of chilling, singing happy Birthdays and checking the engine, never a dull moment 😆

26/09/2025

Lovely to take out this great bunch of people and what an enjoyable trip out in the sunshine 🌞

23/09/2025

So clear and calm yesterday, we saw sooooo many fish 🎣🐟🎏🐟🎣

18/09/2025

All in convoy yesterday, chatting, singing, smiling and laughing along the way…… and a little song of Happy Birthday to one of our regulars 🥳🎉🎂

16/09/2025

Address

Ebley Road, Ryeford
Stonehouse

Website

http://www.cotswoldboatmobility.org.uk/

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