Canals & Navigable Rivers - History - Video - Boats
The navigable canals and river network in the United Kingdom deliver about 2700 miles of waterways to enjoy by boat, on foot, for fishing and many more waterway pursuits.
We love the engineering feats created to overcome the valleys, hills and contours that abound through countryside, increasing goods and cargo carrying to new dizzying heights.
Even if you don't go boating, walk the towpaths or fish our waterways, you cannot help but marvel at the history and engineering that enabled massive industry growth from the mid-late 1700's right up to the 1950's and 1960's. Today, cargo carrying has all but disappeared but the waterways are now a massive growth industry for holidays and an ever growing range of hobbies and leisure activities.
Our website www.idocanals.co.uk continues to grow with more information and services on our interactive waterway maps.
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