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Latest News
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Views sought on Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme as consultation continues
4 April 2026 - Towpath Talk
The Grand Union Canal Transfer has entered its second phase of public consultation, offering communities and businesses the opportunity to ...
Major lock gate replacement underway
4 April 2026 - Canal Boat UK
Wartime pill boxes on Kennet & Avon Canal repurposed as bat habitats
3 April 2026 - Towpath Talk
Second World War pill boxes on the Kennet & Avon Canal in Berkshire have been transformed into homes for bats. ...
Montgomery Canal Triathlon is at risk
3 April 2026 - The Montgomery Canal
The Montgomery Canal Triathlon is at risk of not taking place this year Some members of the organising committee have stood down after many years of service and as a result, there is an insufficient number of people to run the event successfully. Organisers have now put out an urgent appeal asking for help. The …
Latest Vlogs
View AllA collection of vlogs from the UK canal network.
The UK's newest Canal Lock - Chesterfield Canal
4 April 2026 - Court Above The Cut
Join me at Staveley Canal Basin and the New Keith Ayling Lock as we look at the incredible progress of the Chesterfield Canal Trust, New Locks, New Bridges and new...
Things We Didn’t Worry About...But Should Have | Canal Boat Ownership Ep. 3
4 April 2026 - Widebeam and Wellingtons
When we bought our canal boat, we focused on the obvious things — layout, space, and how it looked. But what we didn’t fully think about at the time… was...
We Didn't Think We Could Do This (Narrowboat Engine Service)
3 April 2026 - Boat Time
Life on a narrowboat requires constant maintenance. There's always something to do to keep your tiny off-grid home moving along the UK's canals. In this episode we tackle another engine...
16 Locks in One Go! 💪 The Ultimate Canal Workout
3 April 2026 - Never Two Late,Our Narrowboat Journey
We take on 16 locks in one go, descending Marple Locks, with Maxine working every lock, Steve steering, and Mexi supervising Today we take on a BIG one… 💪 16...