📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY What a great photo from Towpath Talk follower Steve Brown! #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

A lockside café hit hard by the Llangollen Canal collapse has been given a huge boost after more than 250 people turned out for a packed day of running, dogs and community support. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/crowds-flock...

📸 PHOTO(s) OF THE DAY from Towpath talk follower Lisa Lacking! 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

River Canal Rescue posts new ‘how to…’ video - find out more, and how to view all their videos at towpathtalk.co.uk #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

The Inland Waterways Association's Canalway Cavalcade 2026 returned to London’s Little Venice on the early May Bank Holiday weekend. Each year, the IWA celebrates the best of life on the capital's waterways. Here's a short 'visual representation' 😎 youtu.be/o_DYM9tEraY

The Rivers Trust has welcomed the Water Reform Bill’s expected inclusion in the King’s Speech — but warns that urgent action to protect and restore rivers must not be delayed while new laws pass through Parliament. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/kings-speech...

Gearboxes, alternators, starter motors and batteries… when they fail, repair bills can quickly spiral. River Canal Rescue says its Replacement Parts Cover helped save boaters around £115K in repair costs last year alone following unexpected breakdowns. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/rcr-helps-bo...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Five Ride Locks at Bingley by Towpath Talk follower Zoe Hodkinson 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

🏴‍☠️ Pirates, Halloween, Santa specials… and boat trips into Standedge Tunnel 👀 Tunnel End in Marsden is hosting four themed weekends across 2026 — including a 25th anniversary reopening celebration featuring Robbie Cummings. 👉 Find out what’s planned towpathtalk.co.uk

🚤 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲? River Canal Rescue has released new dates for its hands-on diesel engine and maintenance courses at Stafford. 👉 Find out more or book your place at towpathtalk.co.uk

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Bingley, between Keighley and Bradford, by Towpath Talk follower Zoe Hodkinson 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY: Dobcross, Saddleworth from Towpath Talk follower Zoe Hodkinson 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

The Stafford Riverway Link is opening its doors for a special weekend this May — with boat rides, live entertainment, food, and a chance to see plans for reconnecting the canal to the town centre. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/stafford-riv...

The UK Maritime Heritage Forum is inviting contributions for its 2026 conference at The Historic Dockyard, Chatham. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/call-for-pap...

We've got a few friends on board today, May the 4th be with you! 😂😎 Anyway, we hope you're having a lovely bank holiday weekend on the cut. What have you been doing? Photos appreciated! #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife

Boats, cargo and wharves are ready… So why could inland waterway transport in the northeast stall before it even gets going? A hidden skills gap — and a simple fix — could decide its future. 👉 Read more: www.towpathtalk.co.uk/who-trains-t...

A historic wharf, a new Peace Garden—and major changes underway in Newbury. From riverbank stabilisation to a redesigned waterfront space, the next phase of improvements is now in motion—blending heritage with a modern community focus. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/revitalising...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY Just down from Weedon Wharf (Grand Union Canal) From Towpath Talk followerJordh #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY Another belter from Roff Smith: A glimpse of life along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, moored along the towpath on a remote stretch of the canal known as “the curly-whirlies”. #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut

Canal & River Trust chief executive Campbell Robb has praised the remarkable progress on the Montgomery Canal restoration — driven by volunteers and community support. From Crickheath to Welshpool, momentum is building fast. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/montys-resto...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY Swans in a morning mist along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near Gargrave, in North Yorkshire by Roff Smith 🫶

Spotted by Towpath Talk follower Elizabeth Bates near Great Linford on the Grand Union. Love it! 🤣 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

The UK’s last dedicated boat-building school is making a big move for its future ⚓ The Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis has appointed a new chair of trustees as it launches an ambitious five-year plan — including plans to secure its long-term home. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/new-chair-am...

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Hidden for decades… now revealed 🌊 The remains of a railway bridge destroyed in a tragic 1960 disaster have resurfaced in the Severn Estuary after exceptionally low tides — complete with rails and even a gas pipe still in place. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/bridge-remna...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY- Spring along the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal, from Sally Shillingford 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

An invasive weed is taking over the River Soar — and it can grow up to 20cm a day. 🌱 The Canal & River Trust is calling for urgent support to tackle Floating Pennywort, with donations DOUBLED during the Big Give Earth Raise campaign. Have a read at www.towpathtalk.co.uk/fundraising-...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - We love this! Thank you, Tony Goode for the photo. Taken at the Grand Union Canal, Milton Keynes 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

A major crackdown on water pollution is underway The Environment Agency has ramped up its enforcement team to its largest ever size, with tougher powers and a “polluter pays” approach targeting water companies. So what does this mean for the future of UK waterways? Read more at towpathtalk.co.uk

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Next to the River Witham in Lincoln on Sunday. If you've not been, give it a look, beautiful! #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

A Shropshire café hit hard by the canal breach — losing 70% of its trade — is fighting back 💪 👉 See what’s planned and how you can support them: www.towpathtalk.co.uk/cafe-unveils... #Shropshire #SupportLocal #CanalLife #CommunityEvents

Lovely weather yesterday down by the River Witham yesterday, in Lincoln 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Braunston, Northamptonshire, from Towpath Talk follower Jordh 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

🚤 Ever wondered what’s happening behind the scenes on a major canal restoration? 👀 The Stafford Riverway Link Open Days are your chance to find out — with updates on the project, free boat rides, family activities and more. 📅 May 16–17 www.towpathtalk.co.uk/open-days-se...

The Big River Watch is back — and anyone can take part using a simple app. Spot wildlife, flag pollution, and contribute to real environmental action across the UK & Ireland 🌍 📅 April 24–30 👉 Find out how to get involved at towpathtalk.co.uk

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Life on the cut from Stev Brown. That's superb! 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

A brand-new hands-on steam safety course is launching this April in Somerset — built specifically for heritage volunteers working with boilers, engines and road steam machinery. 👉 Find out how to secure your place now www.towpathtalk.co.uk/training-cou...

The Canalway Cavalcade is back at Little Venice this May Bank Holiday… Live music, boating displays, the famous illuminated procession and plenty to see and do for all ages. Boat bookings are now open—and volunteers are still needed. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/canalway-cav...

No TV. No noise. Just the water, the journey… and time to switch off. That’s what first drew Midge and Alan to canal life—but from Henley to the Thames Ring, their narrowboat has taken them far beyond a quiet escape. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/characters-o...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY Rosie & Jim at Lionhearts Cruising club, photo from friend of Towpath Talk, Alison Wilkerson 💙 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

A Braunston-based canal boating charity is looking for new volunteers ahead of a busy season. LNBP Community Boating has been providing canal boat experiences for more than 45 years—and now there are opportunities to get involved both on and off the water. www.towpathtalk.co.uk/volunteers-i...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY "This is us at the start of the Ashton canal, beautiful mix of old and new construction makes for some great photo opportunities. Sarah, Kevin & Momo 🐾 on NB Hush" #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY Gorgeous garden on board! Thank you Lee & Gwen (and Harvey the dog), for the photo. What are you growing on board? 💐 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

👉 £1.3 MILLION being spent — and it’s only a fraction of what’s needed… Hand-built lock gates are being installed on the Grand Union Canal. But here’s the real question: 👉 What happens if this work isn’t done? www.towpathtalk.co.uk/1-3m-canal-r...

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY The visitors centre at Caen Hill locks on Saturday, taken by Towpath Talk follower Viv Horne. Love that reflection on the water! #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

What are you growing on board? We love this upcycling and inventive idea from Towpath Talk follower Steven Brown! 💐 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

🚨 What REALLY caused the Llangollen Canal breach? CRT says a hidden long-term leak — missed by inspections — led to the collapse. Not weather. Not trees. So how was it missed? 🤔 Big questions for UK canal safety… www.towpathtalk.co.uk/canal-river-...

Most families don’t know this exists… A secret canal tunnel boat ride, free fishing sessions AND a hidden labyrinth 😳 Yorkshire’s canals are the place to be this Easter 👇 www.towpathtalk.co.uk/enjoy-yorksh...

From prehistoric settlers to Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s iconic railway bridge, discover how the River Thames shaped Maidenhead into a bustling port, coaching hotspot and Victorian playground. Step inside the Maidenhead Heritage Centre.... www.towpathtalk.co.uk/museum-focus...

The Canal & River Trust has recognised some of the standout individuals and teams in the West Midlands — including those working at Hatton, Atherstone and the Wolverhampton 21. Take a look at the people making it happen at 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞.𝗖𝗢.𝗨𝗞