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  3. Happy place by water

Find your way

Choose a new, calmer walk to work, school or uni, or discover a variety of walking, cycling and boating routes across our waterways.

Plan your route now

For free exercise in the fresh air, or for a more scenic way of getting from A to B, use our simple tools to help plan your next trip along your local canal.

Stratford, London

Our canal and river map

Our waterways flow through vibrant cities, past homes, alongside offices and out into relaxing countryside. Find your way using our map
Find your way along our canals

Local to you

Nearly nine million of you live within 1km of our canals. Discover what's on your doorstep and feel better by water

Find your way

Here are a few suggestions to help you find your way this summer.

Cycling along Regent's Canal

Got a set of wheels?

Providing green corridors through our cities and linking our towns and villages together, we have thousands of miles of traffic-free towpaths to enjoy leisurely with friends, or as a happier route to work or school
Walking by the canal in Manchester

Top ten city walks

Enjoy a waterside walk on your doorstep. Explore a more tranquil world amidst the urban buzz of London, Birmingham, cities in Yorkshire, the North west and more
Enjoying a boat trip on the canal

All aboard

From rural retreats to vibrant city centres, explore our beautiful 2,000-mile network of canals and rivers by boat
Guided walk in Birmingham

Events

From bat walks to guided tours, discover all the events happening across our canals and rivers

How did visiting your local canal make you feel?

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Take our mood monitor

Tell us how you felt after spending time by water

Be inspired

Christine, Molly & Sean, cycling on the Kennet & Avon Canal

Meet Christine, Molly & Sean

Molly hired bikes with her parents and boyfriend to enjoy a scenic ride at Avoncliff Aqueduct ahead of her half marathon

Discover more ways to get involved

Young person at Lea Bridge

Opportunities for you

Are you a young person? Find out about volunteering and development opportunities with us, as well as useful resources and activities
Man with shovel

#ActNowForCanals

If you enjoy time on or by the towpath, why not help us to make more miles of canals blue, green and better
Running along the canals in Birmingham

Canalathon 2022

Challenge yourself to run or walk 26.2 miles along your local canal whilst raising vital funds to help us care for our waterways

Last date edited: 30 June 2022