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𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿. RCR has launched a new web version of its free WaterNav mapping tool, allowing boaters to plan routes on bigger screens before transferring details to their mobile devices. towpathtalk.co.uk/waternav-exten…

A new UK-wide call for evidence has launched over chemicals from flea and tick treatments being found in rivers, streams and coastal waters. Read the full story on Towpathtalk.co.uk

Exeter’s waterways take centre stage this summer as Sustainable Seas Day brings a free day of maritime heritage, environmental engagement, historic vessels, talks, films, live music and traditional craft displays to East Quay. Read the full story on Towpathtalk.co.uk

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY from Towpath Talk follower Roff Smith: A misty blue hour early in the morning, along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in farmland not far from the village of Gargrave, in North Yorkshire 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways

📸 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

📸 PHOTO(s) OF THE DAY from Towpath talk follower Lisa Lacking! 🫶 #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. towpathtalk.co.uk/crowds-flock-t…

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

Forgot to mention it but I went to the Lake District to see K7 Bluebird ❤️‍🩹 incase I’ve got any boat enjoyers

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. 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱... towpathtalk.co.uk/kings-speech-w…

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Bank repairs on the Chichester Canal, Photo: David Richardson 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals

⚓ Wooden boats, live music & maritime heritage return to Portsoy on June 13-14! The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival is set to fill the historic harbour with classic vessels, crafts, food, drink and coastal atmosphere once again. Read more: towpathtalk.co.uk

👉 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒌.𝒄𝒐.𝒖𝒌 Huge progress on the Shropshire Union Canal 👀 Over five days, volunteers tackled lining, blocking and major prep work — with Phase 2 now firmly taking shape.

Towpath Talk Featured Follower: Here's Amy AKA @absoboatlyfabulous on Instagram , captain of one of the most colourful canal boats on the cut! Drop us a photo of you on your boat, and we will feature you! #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways

Celebrating the people who keep our waterways alive From lock keepers at Bingley 5 Rise to wellbeing walk leaders in Sheffield, volunteers across Yorkshire and the North East have been recognised for their dedication to the canal network. 👉Read more at towpathtalk.co.uk

📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sunset at St Mary's Marina Rufford by Robert Yelland 🫶 #towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanalsCloudy

Hundreds of lock gates replaced. Floods, freezing weather… and a race to protect Britain’s historic canals 🚧💧 But with rising costs and extreme weather, how long can the network keep going? 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸

🚤 Hawne Basin’s Open Weekend & Boat Gathering returns this June! Boat trips, live music, real ale, children’s activities and visiting boats are all part of the annual Coombeswood Canal Trust event in Halesowen. 📅 6–7 June 2026 ✅ Free admission ✅ Free parking

A new 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲-𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 could transform single-handed boating 🚤 ✔ Fail-safe system ✔ Precise speed control ✔ Easier locks & mooring 👉 We think it's a cracking idea. Would you use it? torkmar.com/product-catego…