Our landscape

The UK has around 4,700 miles of navigable waterways. Drifting along these hidden stretches is the perfect way to savour the tranquil joys and crafty spirit of traditional canal boat life

The best of the season to inspire and admire

It’s the busiest time of year for Britain’s beautiful places. Yet as these locations prove, you can find silence, sensational scenery and space to breathe.

Despite their industrial beginnings, British canals have long been a symbol of slow living, adventure and heritage, and this design celebrates that spirit with a touch of whimsy and elegance. Whether

Greg Manning sails his Fairey Atalanta from Arisaig in the West Highlands to the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides

A walk by water is always inspiring and whether you like to paddle, plunge or just listen to the babble of a brook, a new book of waterfall, coastal and river days out is full of inspiration