12th August 2015
Watch out for the hogweed
Following several high-profile cases of children suffering serious skin burns from giant hogweed, the public are being warned to avoid contact with the plant, which often grows alongside waterways.
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Canal Boat
Packed with important information and fascinating facts, Canal Boat was launched in 1996 to reflect the nation’s affection for narrowboats and our canal network, making it a must for everyone who enjoys the waterways.
With insights from our liveaboard diaries, expert boat reviews and news coverage plus cruise guides and invaluable technical advice, Canal Boat’s busy itinerary equips readers for their next adventure.
11th August 2015
8 of the best boater’s pubs along the Grand Union Canal
There’s nothing quite like tying up and quenching your thirst in a cosy pub after a day on the waterways - and the Grand Union has an abundance of fantastic places to choose from and…
10th August 2015
The Chesterfield Canal’s bridge to the past
Volunteers working to restore the Chesterfield Canal at Staveley unexpectedly uncovered the remains of a 240-year-old canal bridge – and now they’re planning an archaeological dig, with members of the public able to visit the…
4th August 2015
15 summer sights of the Grand Union Canal
There is nowhere we’d rather be on a warm summer’s day than cruising along the cut - and the Grand Union Canal is a great spot to take in some beautiful sights of the British…
30th July 2015
How to keep the young entertained
An activity guide full of fun and affordable things to do over the summer holidays, many of which are by the water, has been launched by the Canal & River Trust.
28th July 2015
8 of the best pubs to visit along the Kennet & Avon Canal
From Reading to Bristol, the Kennet & Avon Canal acts as a popular destination for pleasure boaters and holiday makers alike. Due to popular demand, we’ve assembled a list of our favourite pubs to quench…
28th July 2015
8 celebrities you may spot on British waterways
With reported sightings of celebrities on the British waterways ever growing, here is a line-up of famous faces just as passionate about canal boating as we are…
24th July 2015
First boat for 70 years on South Wales canal
Monmouthshire Brecon & Abergavenny Canal Trust’s trip boat Edith Elizabeth is pictured making what is believed to be the first boat trip on a short section of the Monmouthshire Canal in Cwmbran since the demise…
24th July 2015
Green flag for Macclesfield Canal
The Macclesfield Canal has become the first canal on the national network to receive the Green Flag Award, the mark of a quality green space from the Keep Britain Tidy campaign.
23rd July 2015
Go on, have a go
We don’t usually mention paid-for courses, but this is for a good cause and it’s short-notice…
17th July 2015
New Chair for waterways authority
The Canal & River Trust is to have a new Chairman, as Tony Hales prepares to step down after a decade heading the organisation responsible for most of the waterways in Britain.
