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Linking communities in Yorkshire
A two-mile stretch of towpath on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, dubbed the ‘Missing Link’, has recently been restored and upgraded, connecting communities and providing a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.
27 August 2025
Up and running with Kevin Oakes
Fitness coach Kevin Oakes is inspiring our fundraisers to meet their challenges head on, with new 10K, half marathon and marathon training plans. We caught up with him to talk coaching and canals.
28 April 2025
Stepping back in time in Bradford
Our new guided tour uncovers the historic route of the lost Bradford Canal - and reveals a murky, hidden past.
28 April 2025
Put a spring in your step
To help put a spring in your step, we're sharing a few of our favourite waterside walks.
24 March 2025
Working in tandem with Sustrans
For the past few years, we’ve been working with fellow charity, Sustrans, to revive our towpaths, link up communities, and help people walk, wheel and cycle their way to happier, healthier lives.
20 September 2024
Walking tall: One man's epic journey from Marsden to London
John Meagher had always dreamt of walking from his hometown along his beloved canals to London
2 August 2024
Top ten rural canal walks
Our towpaths lead you to a tranquil world of birdsong and rippling reflections, where you can feel better by water.
16 May 2022
Top ten city walks
Enjoy a waterside walk on your doorstep with our top ten city walks. Explore a more tranquil world amidst the urban buzz of London, Birmingham, cities in Yorkshire, the North west and more.
6 May 2022
Virtual walks in Cheshire
As part of the Active Waterways Cheshire Project, we've put together these inspirational virtual walks.
12 October 2020
Just for fun: our top six virtual walks
Explore somewhere new and enjoy relaxing waterside scenery from the comfort of your own home with our top six virtual walks.
8 April 2020

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Walking along the canal in winter

Take a winter canal walk

Our canals and rivers are glorious places to walk in the winter, and we have 2,000 miles of pedestrian-friendly towpaths for you to explore

Last Edited: 24 March 2025

photo of a location on the canals

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