Regeneration and Restoration: Canals
As historians we have an interest not only in the past but in work that brings the past back to life.
This page lists canal regeneration and restoration projects in the RCHS south-west region of which we are aware. Please let us know via swgroupsec@rchs.org.uk of any additions, inaccuracies we should include. We would particularly welcome information on the canals identified as not having any current restoration activity.
In some cases towns are shown to help identify the area of the canal. Click on the canal name to be taken to a website, usually that of the organisation leading the work.
Devon
Bude Canal (part in Cornwall)
Lord Rolle’s Canal, north from Torrington
Stover Canal, near Newton Abbot
Grand Western Canal, east from Tiverton into Somerset
Somerset
Somersetshire Coal Canal, south of Bath and north of Radstock
Westport canal – no restoration action envisaged?
Chard Canal – no restoration action envisaged?
Rivers Parrett and Tone – work by the Somerset Waterways Development Trust? details welcomed
Dorset and Somerset Canal, Frome – no restoration action envisaged?
Wiltshire
Wilts & Berks Canal, runs east and south west from Swindon
Gloucestershire
Stroudwater Navigation – Cotswold Canals
Thames & Severn Canal – Cotswold Canals
Lydney and Harbour Canal – restoration action terminated or stalled?
South Wales
Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal (including the Crumlin Arm), north from Newport
Glamorganshire Canal, north-west from Cardiff
Neath Canal – Vale of Neath & Swansea Valley
Tennant Canal – Vale of Neath & Swansea Valley
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