Canal & River Trust Boating

@CRTBoating

The @CanalRiverTrust boating team making life better by water for boaters on our canals and rivers #LifesBetterByWater For queries contact @CanalRiverTrust

Ellesmere Port canalrivertrust.org.uk/boating Joined September 2013

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Canal & River Trust Boating @CRTBoating Jan 12

Each time a boat moves through a lock, thousands of litres of water are used, which must then be replenished by reservoirs and other sources.

Ever wondered about the clever ways engineers throughout history have achieved this? Click here to find out - utm.io/ujw7C

A Grey Heron is perched on a sign labelled Hanwell Lock 94, surrounded by lush green vegetation.

Canal & River Trust Boating @CRTBoating Jan 9

Please stay safe if you're planning on being out on the water in the coming days #StormGoretti

You can stay up-to-date with the latest notices and stoppages here - ow.ly/KwJ950XTUFi

An overcast sky over a canal, with several narrowboats lined across one edge of the bank. It’s raining, though rays of sun are still creeping through the clouds.

Canal & River Trust Boating @CRTBoating Jan 6

Llangollen Canal breach - Update January 2026.
The incident has been highly distressing for the boat owners affected. This week, attention turns to recovering the three remaining boats: narrowboats Pacemaker, Sefton & Ganymede.
Full story on our website 👇
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A drone show taken from above a breached canal site showing several boats stranded. A text box overlaid reads: “This week our attention turns to the recovery of the three remaining boats. This has been a deeply distressing time for these boat owners in particular. I’d like to thank those who have donated to the crowdfunder appeal arranged by the boating community to support them, as well as those donating to our longer-term task of getting this historic canal back open in the weeks and months ahead.” (a quote from the chief executive, Campbell Robb).

Canal & River Trust Boating @CRTBoating Jan 1

As we leave 2025 behind and enter 2026, we'd like to wish everyone a #HappyNewYear 🥳
What's on your boating bucket list for the months ahead?

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Canal & River Trust Boating @CRTBoating Dec 31, 2025

Let's end 2025 with a 'photo dump' - Share your favourite snaps from around the canal network 👇

Please note that by adding your photo to the comments, you are also giving permission for us to share these on our social media channels in the future 💙