Hopwas to Burton Upon Trent
Louise Morris , TTTV Landscape Partnership Manager , said :
“ Paddling the river is such a great way to appreciate the water environment . It brings people closer to the nature we work hard to protect . Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Canoe Foundation , we have made the river easier for paddlers to access .”
River Trent and Mersey Canal Alrewas Circuit
David Belbin , a trustee of the Canoe Foundation , said :
“ We ’ re pleased to have been able to support the partners who have worked closely together on this project . It has improved the access for all paddlers and opportunities to use this excellent stretch of water .”
Chantelle Grundy , Access and Environment Lead at Paddle UK , added :
“ The Trent Valley paddle trail guide provides information on paddling routes in the Trent Valley and includes distance , time , access points , toilets and points of interest . It also highlights our Paddlers ’ Code , which sets out the sorts of things we do to protect our environment , respect other users and safely enjoy being on the water .
“ We are providing paddlers with the information they need to learn more about the river and what makes it so special . We are proud to be reaching new audiences .”
The Rivers of the Trent Valley are loved for their ecological value , providing habitats for a variety of wildlife and plant species . Part of the joy of your journey can be found in spotting the wonderful wildlife , flora and fauna along the trail .
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