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What's happening on the UK Canals and Rivers

Canal Junction has regular news updates on canal matters, progress reports on the many canal restoration and rebuilding schemes and special features about UK canals and inland waterways.

Epic 127 mile trans Pennine canal birthday party!

10 October, 2016 by Paul Higson

The historic short boat Kennet is crossing the Pennines this month on a 127 mile ‘water party’ to celebrate 200 ...More

Online booking for boaters to be trialled

30 September, 2016 by Paul Higson

Boaters will soon be able to try a new online self-service booking system to use some of CRT’s most famous north ...More

20 sunken boats to be raised to reduce flood risk

26 September, 2016 by Paul Higson

About 20 sunken boats in the River Hull will be removed by RCR as part of a Council plan to ...More

Defibrillator installed at Leicestershire Marina

23 September, 2016 by Paul Higson

One of the first defibrillators based in a Leicestershire marina has just been installed at the L R Harris Old ...More

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Our Canal Top Lists consist of a collection of canal and waterways features happenings from humorous experiences to canal tips, best pubs and places to visit.

Single Handed Canal Boating Top Ten Tips

by Paul Higson

Canals can be a risky environment for all boaters. But if you are boating single handed then the risks can ...More

Choosing an Accessible canal holiday boat

by Paul Higson

Canal boat holidays, for a week, short break or just a day trip, are very popular holidays for just about ...More

Family Cooking On Your Holiday Hire Boat

by Paul Higson

Cruising down the canal on your boat with the family makes for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. While most boats ...More

Top Ten Summer maintenance tips

by Paul Higson

River Canal Rescue recorded 140 call-outs each week last summer. These summer maintenance tips for boaters based on the ten ...More

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