Association of
Waterways Cruising Clubs |
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The Green Blue |
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British
Marine Federation |
The British Marine
Federation (BMF) is the trade association for the UK's
boating industry. APCO is a member part of BMF,
representing the inland waterways. Its primary role is
to promote and protect the industry but is the source of
much useful information and links. |
Canal Boat Magazine |
The online version of the
monthly magazine. |
Environment Agency |
The navigation authority
for the Thames and Nene. Also news, information,
research and data about the environment of England and
Wales, and links to flood warnings. |
Inland
Waterways Association |
The main waterways
charity, a good site with links to dozens of other
charity websites. The IWA gives its support to canal
societies throughout the country, co-operating and
advising on projects which are restoring hundreds of
miles of waterways |
On The Water |
The ultimate outdoor
experience. Discover more about boating. Offering lots
of ideas and tips. |
Ramblers' Association |
The Ramblers' Association
is an environmental organisation campaigning to
encourage walking, open up public footpaths, protect the
countryside and secure the freedom to roam on mountains,
moors, heaths, downs and common land in England and
Wales. |
The Canal & River Trust |
Just a few steps away from our everyday lives, waterways give us a much-needed space where we can escape. Next to our canals and rivers we can relax and reconnect with ourselves, our environment and the people who matter to us. Our waterway network is a national treasure and the Canal & River Trust is here to ensure that it is protected forever. |
The Considerate Boater |
Dedicated to considerate
boating on UK inland waterways. |
The Virtual Waterways Archive |
The Waterways Archive
collects, preserves and makes publicly available rich
and diverse records in many forms, including plans,
drawings, accounts, photographs and audio-visual
recordings. At its core are the archives of British
Waterways and the early canal companies, which trace the
history of Britain‘s inland waterways back to its very
roots. |
Visit Britain |
The official travel guide
to Britain. The four national tourist board links are
below, from which regional and local information can be
found |
Visit Wales |
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National Rail Enquires Route Planner |
If you want to reach your
hire base by train, this site allows you to check
timetables and prices. |
The London Boat
Show |
One of the two big
international boat shows held in England each year. In
January at EXCEL in London Docklands. |