Britain's biggest selling canal & river magazine

Waterways World is the biggest-selling and longest-established inland waterways magazine.

Every month, we explore the waterway system, test the latest boats and equipment, and look into the history and heritage of our canals - and our news coverage is unrivalled. Our new website is the companion to the monthly magazine, regularly updated to bring you the latest from the waterways world. We have a host of new features planned for the coming months, so add us to your favourites and keep in touch.

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September 2008 issue - out now!

Boats and Boating: A stunning inspection launch is our boat review this month; we ask whether solar panels could provide an answer to all your 12v electricity worries; and our boat-handling series looks at big locks on river and canal. Plus all the latest products and news.

Waterways: A secret rural waterway - in the Black Country! Our seven-page pull-out waterway guide this month focuses on the northern BCN. Plus a look at a lost Lincolnshire canal and a trip to France's lovely Canal du Midi.

History: Our mysterious 1903 explorers take to the Cotswold Canals - we trace details of their trip. Plus a look at the beginnings of the fight to save the Cheshire Ring, now a popular cruising circuit, and at commercial traffic on the Sheffield & South Yorkshire.

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