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FAQs

If you’ve looked through the website but can’t find the information you’re after please take a look at our FAQs.

Licensing

All about boats and licenses

Long-term moorings

Everything you want to know about mooring on our canals and rivers

Paddling

Everything you need to know about canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding

Fishing

All you need to know about fishing on our canals and rivers

Cycling

Find out about towpath cycling

Pollution

What to do if you spot any pollution on our waterways

Planning an event

Find out what you need to know about arranging events on our waterways

Vegetation

What to do and who to contact when problems arise over vegetation

Donating

There are many different ways to donate the Canal & River Trust - find out here how you can help us make life better by water

Last Edited: 20 January 2023

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