Water Activities
Canoeing
Exploring our canal by canoe can help you get fit, closer to nature and allows you to experience our waterways from a totally new angle. Our waterways are perfectly suited to canoes. Nearly two million people already go canoeing in Britain and with more people trying it every day isn’t it time you gave it a go too? Canals are great for beginners and experts alike and you’ll find plenty of canoe clubs on our network, who can get you started or build on your existing skills. For more information check out the Canals & Rivers Trust website
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Guideline times for the Harecastle tunnel (please call 03030 404040 in office hours for accurate information)
• March - May and September - October
The Tunnel will open for passage daily 8.00 am - 5.00 pm (Last passage through tunnel will be 16:00 depending on directional traffic priorities)
• June, July, August
The Tunnel will open for passage daily 8.00 am - 6.00 pm (Last passage through tunnel will be 17:00 depending on directional traffic priorities)
• January – February and November – December
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays by appointment only - Telephone 03030 404040 giving at least 48 hours notice. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and every Sunday
Information about use of the canal by all types of boats can be found on the Canals & Rivers Trust website
Angling
Fishing is one of the best ways to experience Britain's waterways. You can relax and watch the world float by as you wait for your first bite, and no two days on the canal are ever the same. Fishing rights to many stretches of the canal network belong to local fisheries or angling clubs. The Canal & Rivers Trust Waterway Wanderers scheme also gives you access to many miles of canal fishing - Find a place to fish using their website
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