Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) has recently been found at Garston Lock near Reading on the Kennet & Avon Canal. The Trust only became aware of
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Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) has recently been found at Garston Lock near Reading on the Kennet & Avon Canal. The Trust only became aware of
Read moreWith water shortages and low water levels causing closures in some parts of the inland waterway network, River Canal Rescue is urging boat owners to
Read moreChichester Canal is home this summer to a family of swans with a record-breaking 9 cygnets, ducks, coots and chicks. As well as family-friendly wildlife,
Read moreAs a drought is declared by the National Drought Group across much of the canal network, the Canal & River Trust is encouraging boaters to
Read moreBuild your own Bristol Channel Pilot Cutter and launch the Cutter in Gloucester Docks on Saturday, 27 August 2022, as part of the ‘Gloucester goes
Read moreTowpath Talk contributor Geoff Courtney reports on three auctions that saw canalia go under the hammer, including 18th century paperwork, Thames Conservancy boat registration plates
Read moreIWA Leicestershire Branch has supported Canal & River Trust to secure £885,000 funding from Charnwood Borough Council for new towpath upgrades and moorings with rings
Read moreCivil engineering contracts awarded to help protect and preserve 2,000 miles of historic waterways, providing resilience to a changing climate From flights of locks, to reservoirs
Read moreThe National Association of Boat Owners have sent Towpath Talk their response to the recent boat licence increase announcement from CRT: Targeting boaters is CRT’s
Read moreANGEL Community Canal Boat Trust, a charity based in Islington, has been providing day and residential boat trips for community groups on its boat Angel
Read moreChichester Canal volunteers run popular family friendly activities each school summer holiday, usually held on dry land. This summer, they are actually going afloat! The
Read moreDavid Orr CBE proposed for appointment as next Canal & River Trust chair The Canal & River Trust is proposing to appoint David Orr CBE
Read moreThe Inland Waterways Association understands the extraordinary economic climate that is affecting Canal & River Trust and appreciates the reasoning of a second increase (of
Read moreIn light of soaring inflation, which is impacting the costs required to keep the waterways safe and navigable, the Canal & River Trust is today
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