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Win a copy of British Canal History in colour
We’ve got a copy of British Canal History in colour from Laurence Hogg Productions to give away to one lucky waterway enthusiast. -
Take to the towpaths for National Walking Month
Walking along our beautiful network of canals and rivers is one of the nicest ways to spend your day. This month is National Walking Month, so why not make it your goal to explore even further? -
Boaters' Update March 2013
Think of this page as your one-stop shop for up-to-date boating news. It's packed full of useful information about boating on canals and rivers as well important safety announcements and upcoming events. To make sure you don't miss out, sign up and we'll send you a monthly summary and reminder email. -
Toyota
Car manufacturer Toyota has supported the work of the Canal & River Trust by making a donation to improve habitats for water voles on the Erewash Canal. -
Get on the water
For a day out with a difference take a look at the activities on offer around the country during On the Water weekend. -
Dog walking on our waterways: Keeping the towpaths clean
With thousands of miles of traffic-free routes, our waterways offer a fantastic environment for dog walking. However, one of the most consistent subjects for customer complaints is dog poo on the towpath. While the vast majority of dog owners leave the towpaths tidy, there are those who leave their dog’s poo by our waterways. -
Caring for crayfish
Our native crayfish have had a bad time of it in the recent past. However, we’re working hard to keep them safe and help them thrive. In everything we do, we always strive to protect native crayfish from our works. -
Single handed boating
Tony Jones has lived aboard his narrowboat 'The Watchman' for eight years and regularly cruises without the help of a crew. Tony's kindly put together some helpful tips that he's picked up while exploring the inland waterways on his own terms. -
Filming the waterways
Laurence Hogg Productions (LHP) first started making high-quality films about Britain’s inland waterways in 1993. One hundred and twenty six films later and the company is still going strong, headed up by its founder, heritage enthusiast Laurence Hogg. -
Boaters' Update February 2013
Think of this page as your one-stop shop for up-to-date boating news. It's packed full of useful information about boating on canals and rivers as well important safety announcements and upcoming events. To make sure you don't miss out, sign up and we'll send you a monthly summary and reminder email.
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