Circular walks near me

Relax and feel better by water with a circular stroll by our charity's canals. Read on for our guide to circular walks near you.

Couple walking by canal in spring

A circular canal walk is the perfect way to enjoy fresh air and beautiful views without the need to retrace your steps. Relax and recharge with one of our favourite circular canal walks.

For the purposes of this article, our walks are defined as follows:

Short walks - between 1-2 miles long
Medium walks - between 3-4 miles long
Longer walks - between 4-6 miles long.

Short circular walks

Limehouse Basin

Enjoy colourful waterside views and a taste of history

Bath

Admire Georgian architecture and local landmarks

Medium circular walks

Leicester canal and river walk

A circular route along the Grand Union Canal Leicester Line and the tranquil River Soar

Circular canal walk in Nottingham

A leafy 3.5 mile walk through the centre of historic Nottingham

Long circular walks

Oxford

Enjoy rural views of the Oxford Canal and the River Thames

Fradley

A circular stroll in beautiful Staffordshire countryside

Great Haywood circular walk

Discover local history and an abundance of wildlife on this scenic 4.5 mile walk

More walks by water

Find our nearest towpath on our Local to You page or browse through our selection of waterside walking routes.

Last Edited: 28 April 2025