In the wake of Griff Rhys Jones

Having done his best to encourage us to climb Britain’s mountains, Griff Rhys Jones’ latest series, ‘River Journeys’, is set to do the same for the nation’s waterways.

And aptly-named waterwaysholidays.com is the website to visit for those looking for a boating holiday in England, Scotland and Wales, with live availability on more than 1500 river cruisers and narrowboats operated by the UK’s leading boat operators.

As well as major rivers such as the Thames, Avon and Ouse, the website also covers the Norfolk Broads and all of Britain’s navigable canals from The Forth and Clyde in Scotland to the Llangollen in Wales and the Kennet & Avon in south-west England.

As well as a huge range of boats – including cruisers, traditional sailing yachts and narrowboats accommodating parties of two to 12 – the website also offers lots of advice on boating holidays plus the latest special offers.

For example, why not explore the beautiful River Severn or the tranquil Shropshire Union Canal on a four-star Tyne Class Narrowboat starting from Worcester or Gailey and save 20 per cent off a three-night weekend break starting in July or August, with prices from £649 inclusive of fuel for a boat sleeping four.

Alternatively, experience the outstanding beauty of the recently re-opened Monmouth & Brecon Canal, running through the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales and save 20 per cent off any boating holiday starting from Goytre Wharf through to the end of 2009. Prices are from £493 – fuel included - for a four-night midweek break on a narrowboat sleeping four.

For more information visit Waterwaysholidays.com.