Photo credit: Andrew flickr
Who can help?
Photo credit: virtusincertus
Anyone! All the organisations involved in this project are
reliant on their volunteers to conduct the research needed to
identify routes. We’ve split our project into three key stages:
1. Mapping research; identifying historic routes missing
from modern maps
2. Archive research; to find evidence of public rights on
these routes
3. Make claims to local authorities to officially recognise
these routes
Getting involved
We’ve made a start on the project by dividing some key rivers
into 10 mile sections to begin research. These are the Trent,
Severn, Ouse (Eastern England), Tyne, Wye and Ure. If you
know any of these rivers and would like to help get in touch!
Photo credit: National Library of Scotland
We would love to hear from anyone who’d like to be
involved. You don’t need any experience, we can help you
learn the process. If you love pouring over maps, getting
stuck into archives or getting out into the great outdoors
this could be for you!
At every stage we’ll be double checking with our national,
regional and local committees, groups and clubs to ensure
we are focussing in on the rivers and locations in most need
of improved access for launching.
Canoe Focus Winter 2016
If you would like to research any other river, we’d still love
to hear from you. We will divide up rivers if volunteers come
forward, so you can get your favourite paddle on the list.
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