Coolcanals Guides & Waterways Directory

Waterways walks are not just about walking...

Travel on foot through idyllic waterways' scenery
Towpaths trail through mountains, hills, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs), and every edge of green Britain.

From our own journeys, we've specially selected canal walks that stand out for one reason or another - whether it's stunning views, highlights or themes of canal heritage, or just towpaths we want to rave about.

The walks vary in length from 4 to 30 miles, so you can choose to go for a day, a weekend, or longer. Whether you're a seasoned walker or just dipping your toes into your first pair of real walking boots, canals are refreshingly gentle terrain and it's rambling that doesn't have to mean getting lost... just follow the water.

But don't expect any mile to be predictable. These are walks heavily dosed with waterways' magic and high on adventure. Waterways walks aren't just for 'softies', these rambles are big and beautiful, and as different as any trek in a far-off place.

Waterways walking

Mix it up

Hire a bike for a bit
Hire a narrowboat
Detour to attractions
Hotel hop
Camp by the canal
Stay in a canal cottage


 
Some waterways walks

 
Map of Britain's canals
Walk 01 Brecons >>
Walk 02 Shugborough >>
Walk 03 Kinver Edge >>
Walk 04 Llangollen >>
Walk 05 Stratford >>
Walk 06 Stourbridge Canal >>
Walk 07 Bude Canal >>
 

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