17th July 2015
Feel better – visit a canal
We’ve always known that the waterways are good for you – and now it’s official (well, sort of). A survey by the government body Natural England has found that the millions who regularly visit canals…
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13th July 2015
Haven Knox-Johnston’s ‘Spot the Difference’ competition
WIN a makeover for your boat or £200 worth of chandlery vouchers!
9th July 2015
IWA puts the waterways case to new MPs
Conservative MP Michael Fabricant (left) and Inland Waterways Association Chairman Les Etheridge are pictured indicating the position on the map of the Lichfield and Hatherton Canals restoration project – a scheme which Mr Fabricant has…
3rd July 2015
10 stunning photos from the Kennet and Avon Canal
A quick search for #kennetandavon on Instagram gives you an abundance of beautiful and spectacular photographs from the waterways to lift your mood. Here’s a selection of our favourite pictures for you to enjoy. If…
2nd July 2015
Saving the water vole
Here at Canal Boat we like the water vole and spot it from time to time on our travels (albeit very briefly as it dashes off to hide) and thought this video was great.
2nd July 2015
Leaks close Lancaster Canal for a month
Three holes that developed in the bed of the Lancaster Canal have forced the canal to close for four weeks of repair work.
26th June 2015
Towpath upgrade celebrated
Celebrations were had at the Rufford Branch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal to recognise the recent towpath upgrade
25th June 2015
Canal Boat magazine’s ‘Photos of the Year’
Would you like to see your photos of the waterways in next year’s Canal Boat calendar? Now is your chance!
23rd June 2015
Lock gear: CRT asks the boaters
The Canal & River Trust are asking boaters for feedback on a national project devised to make locks safer for boaters.
22nd June 2015
Ribble Link warning
Boaters are being warned of the dangers of navigating the Ribble Link following call-outs to free grounded or trapped vessels. Recent rescues have included a boat perched on metal boulders on the bend at Savick…
22nd June 2015
Me and my boats: Polishing off some really happy times
Five canal boats in 22 years, all fanatically polished by Ian, provided some happy travelling – and a profit. It seems Ian and Michelle now have their ideal boat... but will another one come along…
