Features

Take a closer look at our canals and rivers and discover new ways to enjoy them

Canals speeded up

20 September 2018

Visiting one of our canals is one of the best ways to slow down. However, this doesn’t mean that nothing ever happens by the water. We’ve put together a selection of our favourite timelapse videos showing you just what happens by the water when you’re not there.
Nip out for a quick feed by the canal

1 August 2018

It’s World Breastfeeding Week and we’d like to let all nursing mothers know that they are very welcome along our canals and rivers.
Seven ways to keep your cool this summer

11 July 2018

As the temperature rises people look for easy ways to cool down.
The taste of summer in a jam jar

4 July 2018

Looking after the waterways isn’t just about managing the actual water. We look after more than 2,000 miles of hedgerow nationwide and many of these hedges contain vital food sources for bees.
Reclaim your lunchbreak

22 June 2018

Here at the Canal & River Trust we believe that spending time by water can make us all happier and healthier and we want everyone increase their sense of wellbeing by incorporating our waterways into everyday life. One way to do this is to come and have lunch with us.
Urban fishing - the new trend?

21 June 2018

As people look for healthy ways to de-stress after a busy day at work, we’re seeing a huge rise in questions about canal fishing in towns and cities. How easy is it? What do people need? Here are our tips for you budding urban anglers.
Five things that are better by the canal

15 June 2018

We believe that life is better by water and whatever you’re doing, doing it by water makes it more enjoyable. Here are five things that we think are better if you do them next to our canals. Try and incorporate our waterways into your weekly routine and we believe you’ll be healthier and happier as a result.
Quiz time: Get your happy

14 June 2018

Is your glass half full, or half empty? Are you curious to know how you stack up against the rest when it comes to happiness? Take our fun quiz and find out.
How to start running and stick with it

1 June 2018

We know that spending time by water makes us happier and healthier and exercising by water simply enhances the benefits of spending time there. However, we also know that starting and sticking to a new exercise regime can be tough.
A calmer commute

1 June 2018

Using our canals or rivers as part of your daily commute can give you a sense of wellbeing that no car or bus journey could. We work hard to keep our towpaths open so that you can use them to walk, run or cycle whenever you need them.

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