Features

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

Spooky canoe trails

25 October 2017

Canoeing is something that almost everyone can take part in. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a professional paddler, why don’t you take to the water and check out some spooky trails this Halloween?
Enjoy a better run

28 September 2017

We believe that running by water gives you even more benefits than your usual jog along the roadside.
Retail therapy on the towpath

27 September 2017

Fancy a shopping day with a difference? Our peaceful canals and rivers are a world away from the bustle of the high street – and you’ll be amazed what you can find on them.
Food afloat

27 September 2017

Our canals are lined with great places to eat and drink but did you realise you can grab a bite to eat on the water too?
Try something new along our waterways this autumn

29 September 2017

Looking for things to do this autumn, keen to see something different and maybe learn a new skill? Look no further, there’s lots of activities and events that you and your family can take part in along our waterways.
Scintillating sculptures and magnificent murals

27 September 2017

Our canals are and towpaths are great places to view a range of different sculptures and murals
Our top tips for waterway photography

21 September 2017

Jack Perks, an experienced wildlife photographer, has given us his top tips for taking pictures down by our canals and rivers.
Create an outside office

20 September 2017

Our canals aren’t just pretty places to visit. Thanks to our ongoing efforts to make our canals welcoming to everybody you really can work, live and play by the water. So, the next time you’re facing a dreary meeting, why not move it to your local canal or river and unleash your creativity?
Pirates of the Lancaster Canal

13 September 2017

A mother daughter team are hoping to encourage others to ‘live more adventurously’ after taking on a fantastic rafting journey along one of our most interesting waterways.
Former soldier helps create canoe trail

8 September 2017

Gregg Stevenson, a former soldier who lost both legs in Afghanistan, has been making a huge difference to the lives of people in Lancashire by rallying support for the country’s first ever coast to coast canoe trail.

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