130 days. 46 legs. 1,800 nautical miles around Britain with a Bernese Mountain Dog in the cockpit. When we set off from Shotley Marina in 2025 to circumnavigate the UK via the Caledonian Canal, we quickly discovered that finding a dog-friendly marina is harder than navigating the Pentland Firth.

 

So we did the work for you. Every harbour, marina walk, and waterside pub on our route - reviewed honestly and rated by Svea, the only crew member whose opinion really mattered. Click the links below to explore each stop.