The Wyvern Shipping Co. Ltd has been offering narrowboat hire on the Grand Union Canal from Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire since 1953 — just 38 miles from central London. A family-run business operated by the Griffin family since 1961, Wyvern offers 2–8 berth boats for couples, families, and groups, with full hands-on tuition included for guests of all experience levels.