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Top ten rural canal walks
Follow our canals and rivers on a rural walk through beautiful countryside. Our towpaths lead you to a tranquil world of birdsong and rippling reflections, where you can relax, recharge and feel better by water.
Mon May 16 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.
Fri May 06 2022
Virtual walks in Cheshire
As part of the Active Waterways Cheshire Project, we've put together these inspirational virtual walks.
Mon Oct 12 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.
Wed Apr 08 2020
We Are Undefeatable by water
We're proud to support We Are Undefeatable - the national campaign and movement that aims to inspire and support people with long-term health conditions to build physical activity into their lives, in a way that their condition allows.
Thu Aug 29 2019
A journey of discovery walking the River Trent
Follow Paul Baggaley as he walks the length of the River Trent, unearthing the changing influence of the river through the decades.
Thu Feb 07 2019
Mindful thoughts for gongoozlers
Escapism is a necessity for an introverted city-dweller like me. So, over the two decades I’ve spent living in London, I’ve amassed a lengthy list of escape routes that give me a break from the boisterous urban landscape; places to go that help me restore peace to my mind, peace in my body and to help both to flow with a gentler momentum.
Mon Oct 29 2018
Walking from Reading to Bath on the Kennet & Avon Canal
Cameron Lockwood, aged 14, tells the story of his walk along the Kennet & Avon Canal from Reading to Bath.
Thu Sep 06 2018
Autumn canal walks
Our canals and rivers are wonderful places to walk in the autumn. With 2,000 miles of traffic-free towpaths for you to explore, it’s easy to swap the bustling streets for the relaxing world of your local canal.
Fri Aug 24 2018
Summer canal walks
Our canals and rivers are wonderful places to walk in the summer. With 2,000 miles of traffic-free towpaths for you to explore, it’s easy to swap the busy city streets for the calm, tranquil world of your local canal.
Thu Jun 21 2018

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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: 06 May 2022

Walking features and articles

Top ten rural canal walks

Top ten city walks

Virtual walks in Cheshire

Just for fun: our top six virtual walks

We Are Undefeatable by water

A journey of discovery walking the River Trent

Mindful thoughts for gongoozlers

Walking from Reading to Bath on the Kennet & Avon Canal

Autumn canal walks

Summer canal walks

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