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OnTheCut is a website for boaters on the UK canal network. Providing a map of the inland waterways, notices archive, and news.
Latest News
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New initiative to 'transform' canal towpath access
10 April 2026 - BBC News
Newbury, Thatcham and Calcot all set to benefit from increased investment and easier access.
Stroudwater visitor centre reopens
10 April 2026 - Waterways World
The Cotswold Canals Trust has reopened its Bonds Mill Visitor Centre after a year of closure. The visitor centre – one of three for the restoration and once a World …
Planning permission granted on the H&G Malswick section
10 April 2026 - Waterways World
The Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust has received full planning permission from Forest of Dean District Council for the next stage of its restoration. Around 400 metres of canal would …
Training course opens steam safety skills to volunteers
10 April 2026 - Towpath Talk
A NEW hands-on course aimed at improving steam safety among heritage volunteers is set to run this spring, offering practical ...
Latest Vlogs
View AllA collection of vlogs from the UK canal network.
Historic Easter Boat Gathering Ellesmere Port Boat Museum & the Canal & River Trust
10 April 2026 - Narrowboat Life Unlocked
Come with us to the Ellesmere Port Boat Museum as they celebrate the 50 year anniversary, it's the 47th year of the historic boat gatherings and we chat to the...
Our Rent Free Home is an Embarrassment!
10 April 2026 - The Mindful Narrowboat
There is no rent to pay on a narrowboat home that continuously cruises the UK canals but the reality is our home is on public display and maintaining it so...
Narrowboating with the Big Ships
9 April 2026 - Minimal List
This the next part of our adventure on the Manchester Ship Canal. I wish it wasn't so expensive to do this trip as it really is a wonderful journey and...
Prepare to Be Boarded 🏴☠️ Is This the UK’s Prettiest Canal?
9 April 2026 - The Narrowboat Pirate
Join us as we explore the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal… this time on a hire boat 🚤 We were invited to spend the day aboard a friend’s hire boat,...