Towpath Talk June 2026

This issue celebrates determination and community action across Britain’s waterways. Discover the latest progress on the Cotswold Canals restoration, including preparations to excavate the long-awaited “Missing Mile”, and follow a man and his dog on an extraordinary 250-mile towpath endurance challenge. Other inspiring stories include Daisy’s paddle around Britain and Ireland, a milestone for the Lichfield Canal and campaigns to secure the Wilts & Berks Canal’s future. The issue also examines growing calls for stronger rights for residential boaters and greater legal recognition for rivers, alongside restoration news, environmental projects, historic vessels, fundraising initiatives and reports from waterside communities nationwide.