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📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Bridge 42 by the Anchor on the Shropshire Union Canal. May 2026. Photo by Towpath Talk follower Sarah Meredith. 🫶
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Jun 13
“Sunk, wrecked, abandoned – they’ve got to go.”
The Environment Agency says its biggest boat clean-up on the Thames in a decade is now under way, with dozens of abandoned vessels already removed and more set to follow.
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Jun 11
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY Thank you to Jon Weston for the photo of Chewy aboard Stargazer. Follow his journey on Facebook at ‘Step Onboard Stargazer’ 🫶
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Jun 11
Record volunteer numbers, five busy days and huge progress at Schoolhouse Bridge!
The latest Shropshire Union Canal Society work party report is now live — with a large photo gallery showing the restoration in action.
Read more: towpathtalk.co.uk/shropshire…
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Photos of the milestone moment at Gallows Wharf as the Big Pipe was finally lifted out.
There are just a couple more sections left to remove today before this particular chapter of the Big Pipe is complete. (There will be a sequel!)
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Jun 10
Wakefield Scouts unveiled Scouting Explorer, the latest addition to their canal boat fleet.
Renovated by dedicated volunteers & committee members, the boat will give young people in Scouting more chances to enjoy adventure, teamwork & learning.
Read at towpathtalk.co.uk
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Jun 10
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Another beautiful photo from Towpath Talk follower Emma Pawley 🫶
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
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Jun 9
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Braunston Marina by Towpath Talk follower Emma Pawley 🫶
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
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Jun 9
Two more local authorities have formally recognised the rights of rivers to live, thrive and evolve.
Councils in Hampshire and East Sussex are now backing stronger protections for local waterways, including globally rare chalk streams and the River Ouse.
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Jun 8
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - Beautiful tranquil scene (and not raining!) from Towpath Talk follower Lisa Lacking 🫶
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
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Jun 8
After the Whitchurch breach exposed just how fragile Britain’s canals can be, Mark Willis is turning admiration into action.
This summer, Matk dog will walk 250 miles of towpaths in 23 days to raise funds for the CRT & Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
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Jun 6
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀!
Joe Petersen & Brynde Kreft paddled the full 200km navigable length of the River Thames in a double kayak in just 14 hours and three minutes- smashing the previous record by 1 hour, 41 minutes.
Read on towpathtalk.co.uk
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Jun 6
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY From Robert Yelland : The Leeds & Liverpool at Burscogh
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
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Jun 5
River Canal Rescue is offering a £100 discount on selected two-day diesel engine and boat maintenance courses this summer, covering everything from propulsion and cooling to servicing and fault-finding.
Find out more at towpathtalk.co.uk.
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Jun 5
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY From @plw1053 🫶 Do you recognise the bridge?
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
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Jun 4
Fallen tree of the day - Aylesbury Arm of the Grand Union. West of bridge 17 towpath and canal blocked!
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Jun 4
The Chesterfield Canal Trust is staging a pair of concerts at the newly restored Barrow Hill Memorial Hall, with proceeds supporting further canal restoration.
Vintage swing and boogie-woogie & dazzling mandolin musicianship:
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Jun 4
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY From John Earnshaw Photography! Do you recognise where this is?
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
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Jun 4
Sometimes the canal towpath does not feel safe! @CanalRiverTrust
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📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY From Towpath Talk follower Roff Smith : Swan George & Mildred enjyoing a sunny day on the Leeds & Liverpool 🫶
#towpathtalk #canals #canalsandrivers #narrowboat #rivers #waterways #lifeonthecut #boating #boats #canallife #canallifeuk #UKCanals
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