Canal Walks by Train

Canal towpaths are flat, well marked and often run right past the station, which makes them some of the easiest walks to do by train. These are the 77 canals and navigations in England, Scotland and Wales with at least one towpath walk from a station: from one station to another, or out and back.

Pick a canal for its walks, or sort the table below to find the stations closest to a towpath.

77 canals to explore

408 train stations

Best for walkers first: gold, silver and bronze rate the hills, landscape and trails near each.

Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.