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Data shows people swapping tourist hotspots and city centres for the local towpath on their doorstep

22 April 2020

We welcome the latest Government advice about the importance of accessible green space, as data shows a growth in people staying local to discover the canal on their doorstep in place of the usual tourist hotspots and many city centre towpaths.
Calling all armchair adventurers - bin the box sets and plan the next 'must do' - England's first coast to coast canoe trail

21 April 2020

Coronavirus confinement at home may be frustrating, particularly for active people who are used to racing around outdoors and don’t have patience for streaming endless TV box sets.
Historic working boat called into action for emergency inspection of Blisworth Tunnel

8 April 2020

An 85 year-old canal boat which played a key role in fighting fires in London during WWII has once more come to the rescue to help with an emergency inspection of Blisworth Tunnel
Work on Skipton canal towpath suspended

6 April 2020

Work on the £2 million Craven towpath improvement project between Gargrave and Kildwick has been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak
Northwich's Winnington Bridge Repairs postponed due to coronavirus

2 April 2020

A major project to repair Northwich’s Winnington Swing Bridge over the River Weaver Navigation has been postponed for several months due to the coronavirus outbreak
We have published our gender pay gap statement

30 March 2020

We have published its latest Gender Pay Gap Statement. The document, available to view on our website, shows that on average women are paid 3.9% more than men at the Trust.
Improved access to Ashton Canal

13 August 2019

Chris Boardman, Olympic champion and Greater Manchester’s Cycling and Walking Commissioner, has officially opened a project to improve access to the Ashton Canal, making it easier for people to enjoy traffic-free travel into Ashton- under-Lyne and Manchester.
Towpath improvements begin along Llangollen Canal

12 August 2019

We have begun work to improve the towpath along the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire close to the nearby Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site.
Toddbrook Reservoir update

5 August 2019

We’re now starting the hard work to plan the repair and restoration of Toddbrook Reservoir. Read the latest updates.
Update on repairs to Gloucester Lock

17 April 2019

Gloucester Lock has been closed since mid-January following the discovery of a leak in the bottom of the Grade II Listed structure, that meant it could not be used.

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