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Free UK directory · Updated weekly

Explore the UK's 2,000
miles of towpaths

Find the best canal walks across the UK. Rated towpath routes by length, difficulty and facilities.

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The UK's most complete UK Canal Walks Directory directory

Finding the best canal walks and towpath routes used to mean trawling through Google Maps, outdated blogs and unreliable review sites. UK Canal Walks Directory pulls together verified listings in one place, with the information you actually need to make a decision.

Every listing is sourced from OpenStreetMap community data and enriched with real details. Submit a missing listing or claim your own — it takes two minutes and is free.

Common questions

Are canals open to the public?
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Almost all UK canal towpaths are public rights of way maintained by the Canal & River Trust. They are free to walk at any time.
Can dogs walk on canal towpaths?
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Yes — dogs are welcome on virtually all canal towpaths. Keep them under control near boats and other walkers.