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Waterways World

The biggest-selling and longest-established inland waterways magazine.

We explore the waterway system, test the latest boats and equipment, and look into the history of our canals.

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BoatSearch

Find canal boats for sale across the country with BoatSearch

Updated daily from brokerage websites. 

Readers' Gallery

Favourite Views

Capturing our canals and rivers on camera

Navigable Waterways

Our brief overview of Britain's navigable inland waterways

A short description of each with links to navigation authorites and societies.

Getting Afloat

Our top tips to get you started including finding a mooring and more ...

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Restoration Roundup

Each year WW contacts every waterway restoration project around the country to find out how they are progressing to give a comprehensive annual overview.

Restoration Round up reports progress in 2021. Here you will also find progress reports on new waterways - Bedford & Milton Keynes and Boston to Peterborough Wetland Corridor.