Welcome to the webpage for Waterway Recovery Group North West

Waterway Recovery Group volunteers support waterway restoration projects across England and Wales. Our regional groups run weekend visits to restoration projects (and sometimes navigable waterways). Put simply, we dig canals!

Want to join us?

Below is a list of upcoming dates for both WRGNW organised, London WRG organised and other local society organised working parties. If you are interested in getting involved, please use the contact links or complete our enquiry form.

Lancaster Canal Trust walk

Exploring the old Lancaster Canal (part 2) and Walton summit
The walk is open to LCT members and non members.
Sunday May 12th 10 am start.
Length of walk 3.5 miles, 2.5 hours approx. Led by Nigel Hardacre.
The route is graded medium, and good walking shoes or boots are recommended. We go mainly on footpaths and pavements that cover the route of the old Lancaster Canal, plus other local history (wharves, site of the transhipment terminus, tram road incline) from the 19th and 20th centuries. Hidden Heritage in and around a 1970's new town of Clayton Brook.
Meet at Lord Nelson pub car park off Sandy Lane (PR6 7RD). 9.45am for a 10.00 a.m. start.
The walk finishes back at the Lord Nelson pub.
Please email nigel.hardacre@waterways.org.uk to book a place. nigel.hardacre@waterways.org.uk

IWA Manchester Branch monthly open meetings

The talks are held at the Castlefield Hotel (part of the Y.M.C.A. complex) on Liverpool Road, Manchester, M3 4JR. The entrance is on the side facing towards Deansgate and overlooking the Castlefield outdoor events area. Please arrive by 19:15, with the talk commencing at 19:30, the talks are free to attend and everyone is welcome, though a donation towards the costs is appreciated. Full details will be added here when received.