Huddersfield Narrow Canal

Paddlers invited to explore historic Standedge waterways

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June 19, 2026

Visitors to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal are being given the chance to get out on the water as the Canal & River Trust launches a programme of paddlesport sessions at Standedge. The guided activities include canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding, allowing participants to explore one of the region’s most distinctive waterways under the supervision of qualified…
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Themed weekends set for Standedge Tunnel

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May 7, 2026

The Canal & River Trust, the Huddersfield Canal Society and the Friends of Standedge are set to bring Tunnel End and Standedge Tunnel to life in 2026 with a run of four themed weekends in 2026, each designed to draw families to Marsden for activities on and off the water. After a strong start at…
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Enjoy Yorkshire’s canals over Easter

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March 30, 2026

With the arrival of warmer weather and trees and plants starting to come into bud along canal towpaths, Canal & River Trust, the UK’s largest canal charity, is inviting families across Yorkshire to head into the great outdoors and enjoy a programme of Easter and spring activities. From boat trips and fishing taster days to…
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