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Health, well-being, recreation and sport

Inland waterways provide recreational opportunities and sporting activities close to people’s homes. The waterways can be used to encourage active lifestyles and contribute to mental well-being.

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Lake District: access to water

Droitwich Active Canals

Oxford: River Thames Towpath improvements

Trans Pennine Trail: a traffic-free recreational amenity

Lee Valley: fisheries action plan

Neath Canal Navigation: cycleway and environmental project

Oxford Canal Walks

The Weaver Way: a linear route through Cheshire

Coventry Canal: a towpath greenway

River Medway: Medway Valley Walks

Kennet & Avon Canal: a newly restored towpath

Erewash Canal Access Strategy and Development Plan

River Thames Path: from source to sea