This week ...

Find out how the drought situation in the South-east is affecting our reservoir levels. Plus, the impact on cruising.

Drought information »
Narrowboat cruising the canal

Check out our Boaters' Guides

Stay informed

Find detailed maps and boating information for every British Waterways canal and river in England and Wales.

Download a guide »

Foxton Locks Inn

Make sure your business gets noticed

Get your business listed on the Canal & River Trust website

Find out how to receive a free listing on the Canal & River Trust's new website.

Get your listing here! »

Crick Boat Show

Crick Boat Show

Visit Crick Boat Show 2012

Join in the fun at Crick Boat Show and Waterways Festival on the Grand Union Canal Leicester Line this June.

Come to Crick »

Winter works 2012/13

Tell us what you think

View our proposed schedule of winter maintenance works on the canals and rivers and take the opportunity to tell us your views.

Winter works plan 2012/13 »

Cycle the canals

Explore Britain's 4,000 miles of canals, rivers and lakes by bike. Get your permit and read out hints and tips.

Cycle the canals »
Places to go

Walk the towpaths

Make the most of these spring-like temperatures and explore our canal and river towpaths by foot.

Walk the towpaths »
Walking on the towpath

Volunteer

Get involved with your local canal or river and check out our volunteering opportunities.

Volunteer »
Volunteers painting bridge

Find out more

The Canal & River Trust is the new charity that will take over the care of British Waterways' canals and rivers in summer 2012.

Find out more »
Canal & River Trust logo

Upcoming events

See more upcoming events »

Latest news

See all latest news articles »

Latest Boaters' Update

The British Waterways' (BW) monthly e-newsletter, The Boaters' Update on Waterscape.com.

Find out the latest news from British Waterways. Read the current and past issues of The Boaters' Update...

Boaters' Guides

Download our up-to-the-minute guides to the canal and river network.

Our Boaters' Guides list facilities across the waterway network. A must for all boat owners, these printer-friendly A4 black & white guides contain detailed maps and boating information for every British Waterways canal and river in England and Wales.