This week ...

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

Reservoir watch »
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.

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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 the Crick Boat Show 2012

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

Come to Crick »

Managing our water

Overcoming the drought

We're all aware that parts of the UK are currently experiencing a drought. Find out what is happening in British Waterways and how boaters can also help.

Water management in 2012 »

Website changes

We're moving the hosting of waterscape this week. Hopefully things will run smoothly but if you notice anything awry let us know.

Website changes »
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

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Latest news

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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.