Features

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

Checking the levels

18 March 2019

From Grade I-listed pumping stations to ultrasonic beams: managing the water in our canal network is a fascinating mixture of old infrastructure and new technology.
Seven ways to make Mother's Day matter

6 March 2019

Time is precious, and we’d all like to spend more of it with the people we love. This year, forget about chocolates and expensive meals, make Mother’s Day all about family time and celebrate the small stuff together.
An unexpected guest

18 February 2019

Did you know that ospreys don’t just dive into remote Scottish lochs – they also fish in our canals and rivers on their annual migration? Author and conservationist Conor Jameson introduces us to this most welcome of visitors
10 ways to reduce plastic pollution in our canals

6 February 2019

It’s a sad fact that our canals and rivers are becoming increasingly affected by plastic waste. Read on to find out more about how you can help us tackle plastic pollution.
Show The Love this Valentine's Day

1 February 2019

This Valentine’s Day, join us and the Climate Coalition in Showing the Love to the special environment of our canals and rivers.
Do you believe in a happy commute?

25 January 2019

There are some well-known physical health benefits associated with walking, such as reduced risk of coronary heart disease, cancer, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes. So walking to work along your local canal could certainly help your physical health - but can it make you happier?
Fun for the family in February half term

25 January 2019

Looking for something different to do this February half term? It’s time to wrap up warm and head out for adventure. Come along to an Open Day, try a new local walk or delight the ducks with a new snack.
Beat the January blues with a trip to your local canal

16 January 2019

We’re told January is a dismal and depressing month, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here at the Trust we believe there can be something good in every day, and you can find that something with a trip to your local canal or river.
Top six lock-free boating locations this Spring

14 January 2019

With the weather improving and the days getting longer, everyone’s thoughts turn to getting out and about. If European holidays are off your list then here are six of the best lock-free canal locations for you to try a boating holiday this year.
A canal walk from Manchester to London: Tom Bloxham, Urban Splash

14 December 2018

“I would walk 500 miles… But London’s only 280 miles away," Hear from Tom Bloxham, founder of our partner organisation Urban Splash on his canal walk from Manchester to London.

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