2. Canal & River Trust - Explorers

Group Leaders

Group Leaders

Canals and rivers offer exciting and imaginative ways to inspire your group. They are easily accessible, great places for hikes and to demonstrate badge work and challenges.

Our volunteers lead FREE visits to waterways across England and Wales. They deliver fun, hands-on activities as well as teaching children the importance of water safety.

We can also visit your club house or meeting place if you are unable to get to the canal.

Rainbows - Girlguiding Challenge Badge

We have had a number of fun evenings at Fradley Junction with Beavers, Rainbows and Brownies. They have done pond dipping, water safety, diary strips and wildlife searches. The children have loved it!

Sally, Pack Leader

Canal & River Challenge Badge

Rainbows, Brownies and Guides can now earn their very own Challenge Badge along their local stretch of waterway.
Cubs in uniform looking at bat picture hanging in tree on towpath Explorer Education session

Badges and activities

Download our free resources that link to badges and challenges for your group.
Scouts opening a lock gate

Planning your visit

Apprehensive about organising a group trip near water? Don't worry, we have lots of advice to help you.

A Million Hands

We are proud partners of A Million Hands. Our resource pack provides inspiration for badge work and making a positive social change along our waterways.

Order FREE water safety booklets

These fun booklets contain games and activities to teach children the basics of water safety.

Book a visit

Fill in our quick online form to book a visit today.