Support the Rivers Access Campaign

FACT: Only 2% of rivers in England and Wales have access rights to the public

Restricted access to water is a problem for us all, not just canoeists. Swimmers, boaters, gorge walkers, rowers and anyone wishing to participate in watersports are restricted to using rivers that have undisputed access or where restrictive permission has been granted. This means that we have no access to 98% of rivers in England and Wales.

Greater access to the waterways would be of benefit to us all. Imagine the beautiful waterways and scenery we could all enjoy and use to enhance our lives… as well as keeping us fit and healthy.

Illustrations by Andrew Quick