rivers lakes & canals

Scotland's Amazon - trekking the mighty River Tay

Inspired by explorer Ed Stafford’s conquest of the mighty Amazon, Dixe Wills set out to walk the length of Scotland’s longest river – the River Tay, which runs for 117 spectacular miles from the Highlands to the North Sea

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Britain's longest river to reopen to fish species

A major new conservation project to reopen the River Severn and its tributary to fish species and wildlife has secured nearly £20 million in funding.

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A canoe adventure on the Norfolk Broads

What better way to while away a sunny day than by floating along Norfolk’s tranquil waterways with a picnic stashed in your canoe? Countryfile presenter Shauna Lowry slows down and gets back to nature on the River Ant

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Restoring rivers to their natural state

Rosie Pyper from the Environment Agency’s national Water, Land and Biodiversity team has been working to restore the health of England's rivers and improve fish migration. Here, she tells us more about her latest projects...
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Explore London's waterways with Rivers Week 2016

Celebrate the capital's waterways and wildlife with London Rivers Week 2016

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Paddleboarder starts plastic pollution mission along England's canals

A leisurely tour of Britain’s extensive canal system is the perfect summertime activity, providing an excellent opportunity to spot local wildlife and watch the world go by.  However, it's not always blissful viewing, as a great deal of plastic can be found in Britain's beloved canals – as adventurer and Ordnance Survey #GetOutside Champion, Lizzie Carr, is hoping to highlight, as she sets out to become the first person to paddleboard the length of England using only its connected waterways.    
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Castle Howard, North Yorkshire

One of the greatest of England’s stately homes, Castle Howard reflects the wealth and taste of the early 18th century
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Leeds and Liverpool Canal, Wigan, Lancashire

As England’s longest canal reaches Wigan, you’ll find wildlife-rich lagoons where the Industrial Revolution once raged

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River Tyne walk, Northumberland

Discover a placid river of rejuvenated waters where wildlife now thrives

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Little Baddow and River Chelmer, Essex

Escape London to explore the countryside along a pretty willow-fringed waterway

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The other lake district, Shropshire

Explore the secret glacial meres and mosses of Shropshire, where you’ll find tranquillity and wildlife in abundance 

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Elterwater, Lake District, Cumbria

Take your time as you walk the shores of a serene lake surrounded by dramatic mountains

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A walk along Monklands Canal, Scotland

The surviving stretches of this little known canal path are set among serene woodlands  

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A walk along Chelmer Navigation, Essex

Escape London to explore the countryside along a pretty willow-fringed waterway 

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Ouse Valley, Cambridgeshire

The Cambridgeshire Fens, a complex system of waterways used to control flooding, are at their finest on a crisp winter’s day. 

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The Trossachs, Stirling

Serenely beautiful lochs make The Trossachs the perfect place for a tranquil break with your partner.

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The magic of Windermere

Enjoy the Lake District's watery wonderland
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The Ulster Way, County Fermanagh

Enjoy views of Lough Erne from the Cliffs of Magho.

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Thames Path, Oxfordshire

See city spires, boathouses and a Turner landscape with the river as your guide.

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