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Paddling with a purpose: Shrewsbury canoeists help clean up the River Severn

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October 17, 2026

CANOE paddlers in Shrewsbury are doing their bit to keep their local waterways clean and tidy. Members of Shrewsbury Canoe Club have undertaken clean-ups on the River Severn, collecting litter and debris from the water. They have shared photos of the events with Towpath Talk; visit https://shrewsburycanoeclub.org/ to find out more. We love to see…
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Rare coast-to-coast paddleboard journey completed

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October 16, 2026

PADDLEBOARDER Natasha Sones has completed a 161‑mile coast‑to‑coast journey across England using only her stand‑up paddleboard. The 46‑year‑old mother of three from Suffolk travelled from Liverpool to Goole, following the full length of the 127‑mile Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the 34‑mile Aire & Calder Navigation, in 10 days. She paddled around 15 miles a…
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Flotilla finally conquers the Mersey

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October 15, 2026

After many delays and disappointments, two boats from the Fund Britain’s Waterways flotilla finally made the passage across the Mersey to Liverpool Docks. STEVE Burt reports: “There were three boats in the convoy. We (Steve and Fiona on Lutra) were the middle boat, with White Butterfly (Paul, Bev and Carter the dog) behind us. The…
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Narrowboat recovered from Bath deep lock

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October 13, 2026

A four-man team from River Canal Rescue (RCR) recovered nb Molly from Bath deep lock on the Kennet & Avon Canal after the vessel was sucked back onto the cill and sank. The incident happened at lock 8/9, on 10 September and the Canal & River Trust issued a navigation closure alert at 2.50pm, citing…
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Shropshire Union Canal Society Work party report 1st to 4th October 2026

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October 12, 2026

Blessed by kind weather, more outstanding progress on multiple fronts. “With the high volunteer numbers that have now become something of a norm, it is not unusual to report progress on multiple fronts”. Said restoration project manager, Tom Fulda, “The October work party felt particularly varied with activity spanning a channel length of more than…
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Boaters wanted for Stourbridge’s 41st open weekend event

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October 10, 2026

The Stourbridge Navigation Trust’s popular Open Weekend is gearing up for its 41st anniversary this October – and organisers are calling on narrowboaters to help make the celebration one of the brightest yet. Running on October 17/18 from 10am to 5pm, the rally at the Bonded Warehouse and Stourbridge Town Arm will bring together canal…
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England looks to new reservoirs as drought pressures mount

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October 9, 2026

The Environment Secretary visited Havant Thicket Reservoir in Hampshire to oversee the latest steps to deliver a water-resilient future, as the National Drought Group reported continued low rainfall. DAME Angela Eagle made the visit as the Government accelerates work to build a water system “fit for the future” – with new infrastructure, tougher regulation and…
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Spooky Scarecastle returns to Harecastle Tunnel this Halloween

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October 7, 2026

Waterways charity, Canal & River Trust, is delighted to announce the return of its popular ‘Scarecastle’ event, a spooky Halloween canal adventure through Harecastle Tunnel in Staffordshire. This year’s Scarecastle event will take place from 25 to 31 October 2026 at Harecastle Tunnel on the Trent & Mersey Canal. As visitors travel through the historic…
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£2m investment begins to reap rewards at marina

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October 6, 2026

£2m investment begins to reap rewards at marina THE first stage of a pontoon development programme at Falmouth Marina is complete, following a commitment of £2 million of improvements the facilities by 2029. In December, Premier Marinas commenced the development in partnership with pontoon specialist Walcon Marine. The initial four-month long development plan has seen…
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Repairs completed early at Reedham swing bridge

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October 5, 2026

Larger boats can pass through Reedham swing bridge again after Network Rail finished fixing a major mechanical fault. THE 123-year-old bridge, which carries trains over the River Yare as well as swinging open for the safe passage of larger boats, was being affected by problems with its central bearing. The bearing forms part of the…
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Stars come aboard as Mikron welcomes new patrons

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October 3, 2026

Mikron Theatre Company has welcomed former performers Buffy Davis and Mark Williams as patrons, announcing their appointments during celebrations to mark the 90th birthday of Tyseley, the group’s floating home. FRIENDS and supporters of the company gathered at Calcutt Boats, Southam, to raise a glass to Tyseley, a 71ft 10in Town Class large Northwich boat.…
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Scythe of the times: canal volunteers get back to nature

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October 2, 2026

Volunteers are turning back the clock at Aston Locks nature reserve on the Montgomery Canal, using traditional hand-held tools to manage the site in the spirit of the canal lengthsmen of a century ago. WORKING at Queens Head, near Oswestry, the group plans to rely only on non-motorised equipment such as scythes, loppers, billhooks and…
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Weed-choked waterways spark protest

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September 30, 2026

PROTESTERS in Lincoln have raised fresh concerns over the state of the Foss Dyke and River Witham, claiming the waterways are now “choked” with thick, fast-growing weed. Boaters and anglers gathered at Brayford Pool, saying they pay significant licence fees yet see little maintenance in return. The protest was organised by members of the Burton…
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Fresh leak causes closure near Llangollen Canal breach site

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September 30, 2026

A STRETCH of the Llangollen Canal in Whitchurch, Shropshire, has been temporarily closed after a new leak was discovered close to the site of last winter’s major canal collapse The closure, which began on September 14, just before this issue went to press, comes nine months after millions of litres of water were sent cascading…
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