Nov 4, 2024 · Use our interactive map to help plan your route. You can check how many locks or tunnels you'll have to pass through, and where there are visitor moorings and boating facilities, such as water points.

Zoom in to the map to see more information about an area, including nearby facilities on and by the water. Or click 'View list' for a full list of our canals and rivers.

A must for all boat owners and users, these printer-friendly guides contain detailed maps and boating information for all our waterways in England and Wales.

May 23, 2024 · Our information on planning your boat trip should be your first port of call. You'll find links to waterway dimensions, warnings about water levels and strong conditions, and our all-important stoppages page that lists canal and towpath closures.

Feb 3, 2025 · Getting your first boat is an exciting adventure, but there are a few things to consider. Is your route clear or are we carrying out restoration work in your area? How can you conserve water in the summer and what should you do if your boat breaks down?

Feb 4, 2025 · Assessing your boat's dimensions ahead of your journey can help reduce the risk of damaging your boat, or someone else's. You'll also help preserve our network and reduce the cost to the Trust of repairing damage.

The different sections of the River Severn are very different in character, offering something for everyone. We look after the River Severn from Stourport to Gloucester, a section which is ideal for pleasure-boating busy with narrowboats, motor cruisers and inland waterway boats. Above Stourport, canoes and rowing boats take over.

There are pros and cons to the increasingly popular wide beam boats. Read more about what to consider before purchasing a wide beam boat.

Jan 8, 2025 · The Thames ring travels fom the lower reaches of one of the world's best-known rivers, to the land of dreaming spires and academia of Oxford, continuing northwards along the Oxford Canal and returning via the Grand Union Canal.

Aug 30, 2024 · Canal boat holidays are a great opportunity to get back to what matters: spending time with family or friends, spotting wildlife and being as active as you like. Walking , cycling , fishing , canoeing and even paddle boarding are on offer.