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Related articles about walking on our canals and rivers.

Put a spring in your step
To help put a spring in your step, we're sharing a few of our favourite waterside walks.
Mon Mar 24 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.
Fri Sep 20 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
Fri Aug 02 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.
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
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
Autumn canal walks
Our canals and rivers are wonderful places to walk in the autumn.
Fri Aug 24 2018
Summer canal walks
Our canals and rivers are wonderful places to walk in the summer. Swap the busy city streets for the calm, tranquil world of your local canal.
Thu Jun 21 2018

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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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