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Your local canal: yours to enjoy anytime
Escape from your everyday world and relax by your local canal or river.
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Make the most of the spring sunshine by spending time on your local canal or river. We've got credit-crunch busting ideas on how to save money in these cost-conscious times, hints and tips for cooking on a narrowboat, Towpath Tidy 2009 and much more.
Boating »
Read our boating FAQs, advice to first time boaters, guide to cruising rings and boating holidays, plus much more.
Blogs »
What's the word on the street in British Waterways? Catch up on what our bloggers from around BW have been up to with the waterscape.com blog.
History & Heritage »
Our guide to the heritage structures you’ll see out and about on the network, as well as an in-depth look at the history of the canals including: the first canals, canals and the industrial revolution, living and working on the canals, and Roses & Castles.
Wildlife »
What’s hiding in the hedgerows? A species by species guide to the wildlife you’ll find living on our canals and rivers, plus information on the Waterway Wildlife Survey, kids’ wildlife, top places to see wildlife and much more.
Fishing »
Get to grips with fishing on the inland waterways with our beginners’ tips, species guide and golden rules.
In The Press »
See what the press have to say about Britain’s canals and rivers with our selection of waterway related news stories.
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