British Waterways - North Wales & Borders

Welcome to the British Waterways North Wales & Borders Website

Our picturesque rivers and heritage rich canals meander across Wales, Cheshire and Staffordshire, our waterways showcase the unique and diverse workings of man and nature that have shaped our landscape

Home to historic Anderton Boat Lift, this renovated and vibrant 'Cathedral of Canals' is an example of how innovative partnerships can make a unique and progressive contribution to the regional economy and its heritage.

Nowhere is the value of partnership more clearly evident than in the joint campaign to secure World Heritage Site status for mighty Pontcysyllte Aqueduct in North Wales.

And the progressive restoration of picturesque Montgomery Canal is securing lasting social and economic benefits to the rural regions of Shropshire and Powys.

So please join us on a fascinating voyage of discovery through one of the richest and most diverse regions of the United Kingdom.

North Wales & Borders is home to a wealth of natural and waterway heritage within its wide ranging boundaries, from the imposing industrial architecture of Anderton Boat Lift and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to secluded waterways that are home to a multitude of rare and fascinating wildlife.