Your local canal: yours to enjoy anytime

Catch up with an old friend while strolling along the towpath with your picnic hamper in tow or jump on two wheels and get fit using some pedal power. Re-charge your batteries and take your lunch break by the canal or simply lose yourself in your new surroundings by soaking up the sights and sounds as the boats cruise by.

Wherever you’re going, whatever the time of day and whoever you’re with, head to your local canal or river – it’s time well spent...

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Liverpool
Liverpool's canals and docks were once the gateway to the four corners of the globe and today, they blend historical sights with cosmopolitan bars, shops, restaurants and galleries.
Download a Guide and map to Liverpool's canal and docks

East London
The canal banks in East London provide a peaceful haven to enjoy wildlife, water sports, angling, boat trips, historic architecture and many waterside bars and restaurants.
Download a Guide and map to the East End's canals and London Docklands
Download a mini Guide and map to the East End's canals

The River Severn and Gloucester
The River Severn rises in the mountains of Wales before making its way south for 220 miles through some of England's best-loved countryside.
Download a Guide and map to the River Severn and the South West's canals

West London
Jump off the tube a stop early and stroll home along the canal – the perfect way to relax after a tough day at work. The Regent’s Canal runs alongside Regent’s Park and London Zoo and offers plenty of opportunities for to spot wildlife in the heart of London.
Download a Guide and map to West London’s canals

Milton Keynes
Escape from the centre of Milton Keynes. From the unspoilt scenery of Stoke Bruerne to the historic town of Bletchley, the Grand Union Canal weaves its way through some of the country’s most scenic beautiful countryside.
Download a Guide and map to Milton Keynes’ canals
Download a mini Guide and map to Milton Keynes' canals

Nottingham and the East Midlands
Whatever you’re into and wherever you are in the East Midlands, you’re never far away from a canal or river, even in the centre of Nottingham. With bustling towns for you to explore, historic places to take a walk, nature reserves to spot wildlife and waterside pubs galore, you can enjoy yourself in all kinds of different ways.
Download a Guide and map to Nottingham and the East Midlands’ canals & rivers
Download a mini Guide and map to Nottingham's canals
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Birmingham and the West Midlands
With more miles of canals than Venice surrounded by waterside bars and restaurants, events for all the family taking place throughout the are the ideal location, whatever keeps you entertained.
Download a Guide and map to Birmingham and the West Midlands’ canals
Download a Guide and map to Birmingham's canals

Manchester
From rural towns like Chadderton and Littleborough with their quaint waterside pubs and relaxing walks to central Manchester with its cosmopolitan bars and chic restaurants, Manchester’s canals offer a wide variety of places to explore and discover.
Download a Guide and map to Manchester’s canals

Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent is home to an abundance of wildlife, lakes, historic parks and what some describe as England’s most scenic waterway – the Caldon Canal. The Trent & Mersey flows past Stoke’s famous and historic potteries and up to Westport Lake, a popular spot with walkers and anglers.
Download a Guide and map to Stoke-on-Trent’s canals

Lancaster and Preston
The Lancaster Canal makes its way through the city of Lancaster, before heading to the quiet village of Glasson with its two pubs and café and the historic town of Garstang. The town of Preston is also nearby which is an ideal spot for families to explore.
Download a Guide and map to Lancaster and Preston’s canals

The Union Canal and Edinburgh
The Union Canal runs right through the heart of the bustling city of Edinburgh, linking it to the Falkirk Wheel and the beautiful scenery beyond. So whether you're after the excitement of a city steeped in history, or a rural idyll, just follow the canal and you'll find what you're looking for.
Download a guide and map to Edinburgh and the Union Canal