CRT has renewed its pledge to tackle the issues boaters say matter most, including broken paddles, dredging, overgrown vegetation, fallen trees and unreliable facilities. Read more at towpathtalk.co.uk

A narrowboat has been left burned from front to back following a chip pan fire on the Grand Union near Wolverton. River Canal Rescue is working to refloat & remove the vessel, but low water levels have complicated the operation. 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY Fabulous towpath walk in Oswaldtwistle, photo by John Earnshaw 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

Could you help care for one of Britain’s most charming canal-side villages? 🌿 The Canal & River Trust is seeking volunteers at Stoke Bruerne, with a free taster day on 18 July covering roles from lock keeping to museum support. 👉 Read more a towpathtalk.co.uk

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY: Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal - Acton Trussell, Charlie McCormick #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY From Towpath Talk follower Paul Wells of TenFiftyThree Images: Fishers Mill bridge, B & F canal. 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

Two big reasons to pick up a rod this summer: Take a Friend Fishing and National Fishing Month. Great for beginners, brilliant for friends and family, and packed with feel-good outdoor appeal. 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Stoke Bruerne By David Gray 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

🚤 Is the Great Ouse reaching a tipping point? A fleet of boats will cruise from St Ives to Bedford this month to highlight what campaigners say is a growing funding crisis threatening the future of one of Britain's best-loved waterways. 👉 Read the full story on our website

Swift work by Canal & River Trust teams has reopened Lock 5 at Camp Hill Locks after a damaged gate brought navigation to a halt. Initial checks suggest vandalism may have been involved — read how the team got boats moving again within hours. Read more at our website!

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY From Towpath Talk follower Emma Pawley 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

A narrowboat owner escaped injury after an oak tree crashed onto his boat on the Trent & Mersey Canal, leaving the vessel badly damaged, taking on water & blocking the navigation. RCR, CRT and tree specialists worked together to make the site safe Story & photos on our website!

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY: John Earnshaw Photography: FINSLEY GATE WHARF, Burnley . Absolutely glorious #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

A 200-yr-old canal bridge in Cheshire has reopened after CRT teams completed repairs following a vehicle strike. Nanney’s Bridge carries the B5074 over the Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal and is a key local route. 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲

Thanks to @towpathtalk.bsky.social for printing two of our recent press releases in their July edition. You can read it for free and subscribe for future issues by using this link - towpathtalk.co.uk

Thousands live on Britain’s waterways, but many say the law still doesn’t recognise their homes. A new Bill aims to give boat dwellers basic rights to healthcare, education & housing security. Read why campaigners say they cannot wait another 50 years for justice at our website!

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Emma Pawley Braunston at night, day one of the historic Narrowboat festival 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

Family, friends and volunteers gathered at Langley Mill to honour Norman Cornwell, the much-loved canal champion whose passion, kindness and determination helped shape the future of the Erewash waterways. Read the full tribute at our website.

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY from Towpath Talk follower Tony Goode. Lovely! 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

Stay inside!

Austen Fen Slipway is celebrating its first anniversary with a waterside community day featuring paddleboarding, kayaking, live music, refreshments, ice cream and towpath walks. Worth a look!

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY: Absolutely beautiful walk along the towpath of the Lancaster Canal at Garstang in Lancashire. 📸John Earnshaw Photography #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

Ever fancied trying a self-drive boating holiday? Le Boat is opening its Marina base for a special open day, with boat tours, tasters, expert advice, free pizza & chance to win a 7 night holiday aboard its luxury Liberty boat. 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲!

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Lovely shot from Towpath Talk follower Steve Brown! Do you recognise where it is? #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

Six months after the major breach on the Llangollen Canal near Whitchurch, Canal & River Trust has revealed the scale of repair work already completed — and the next steps towards reopening by the end of the year. Head to our website for the full report

Explore London from the water this summer as the London Canal Museum launches its most varied boat-trip programme yet — including tunnel trips, cream tea cruises, family sailings and longer journeys to Little Venice and Victoria Park. Full details and link at towpathtalk.co.uk

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - No filters, just fantastic light. Thank you to Towpath Talk follower Julie Fletcher for the photo! #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

Take to the water at Standedge! Guided canoeing and paddleboarding sessions are now available on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, with school holiday activities for beginners and tunnel trips planned for more experienced paddlers. Towpathtalk.co.uk

Photo of a near miss for Towpath Talk follower Phil on X. How do you find the summer on the canals? #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY: How about this from Towpath Talk follower Janis Geraghty! #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

Years of volunteer effort on the Wendover Arm restoration could be at risk, according to the Inland Waterways Association, as delays, restrictions, and deteriorating sections of the restoration continue to cause concern. Read more on towpathtalk.co.uk

𝙇𝒐𝙣𝒅𝙤𝒏’𝒔 𝒄𝙖𝒏𝙖𝒍𝙨 𝙖𝒏𝙙 𝙧𝒊𝙫𝒆𝙧𝒔 𝒂𝙧𝒆 𝒓𝙚𝒂𝙙𝒚 𝒕𝙤 𝙧𝒆𝙫𝒆𝙖𝒍 𝒕𝙝𝒆𝙞𝒓 𝒉𝙞𝒅𝙙𝒆𝙣 𝙨𝒕𝙤𝒓𝙞𝒆𝙨. The IWA Towpath Walks Society has unveiled its guided walk programme through to November. Discover the full programme now at towpathtalk.co.uk

Supermarket trolleys, tyres, electric scooters, bicycles, an outboard motor — and even a damaged dinghy. 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗲𝘀’ 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Bridge 42 by the Anchor on the Shropshire Union Canal. May 2026. Photo by Towpath Talk follower Sarah Meredith. 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

“Sunk, wrecked, abandoned – they’ve got to go.” The Environment Agency says its biggest boat clean-up on the Thames in a decade is now under way, with dozens of abandoned vessels already removed and more set to follow. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/biggest-boat...

Record volunteer numbers, five busy days and huge progress at Schoolhouse Bridge! The latest Shropshire Union Canal Society work party report is now live — with a large photo gallery showing the restoration in action. Read more: www.towpathtalk.co.uk/shropshire-u...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY Thank you to Jon Weston for the photo of Chewy aboard Stargazer. Follow his journey on Facebook at ‘Step Onboard Stargazer’ 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Another beautiful photo from Towpath Talk follower Emma Pawley 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

Two more local authorities have formally recognised the rights of rivers to live, thrive and evolve. Councils in Hampshire and East Sussex are now backing stronger protections for local waterways, including globally rare chalk streams and the River Ouse. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/river-rights...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Braunston Marina by Towpath Talk follower Emma Pawley 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Beautiful tranquil scene (and not raining!) from Towpath Talk follower Lisa Lacking 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

After the Whitchurch breach exposed just how fragile Britain’s canals can be, Mark Willis is turning admiration into action. This summer, Matk + dog will walk 250 miles of towpaths in 23 days to raise funds for the CRT & Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/one-man-and-...

River Canal Rescue is offering a £100 discount on selected two-day diesel engine and boat maintenance courses this summer, covering everything from propulsion and cooling to servicing and fault-finding. Find out more at towpathtalk.co.uk.

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY From Paul Wells 🫶 Do you recognise the bridge? #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

The Chesterfield Canal Trust is staging a pair of concerts at the newly restored Barrow Hill Memorial Hall, with proceeds supporting further canal restoration. Vintage swing and boogie-woogie & dazzling mandolin musicianship: www.towpathtalk.co.uk/new-venue-fo...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY From John Earnshaw Photography! Do you recognise where this is? #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

One for the diary! www.towpathtalk.co.uk/national-wat...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY From Towpath Talk follower Roff Smith : Swan George & Mildred enjyoing a sunny day on the Leeds & Liverpool 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

River Canal Rescue features in new episodes of Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes, following two dramatic recoveries on the Oxford Canal and River Avon. Read the full story at www.towpathtalk.co.uk/river-canal-...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Leading up to Llangollen by Towpath Talk follower Kathleen Hogg. Drop us a photo or two of your adventures on the cut! #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals