Waterways

Nick has written a number of books and articles on the UK's inland waterways and contributed to national titles such as The Times, The Independent and The Daily Telegraph.

The following is a sample of Nick's writing about the inland waterways:

"Canals and Rivers" - Nick is a regular contributor to this leading monthly publication appealing to canal and river users where he writes on a variety of topics, often contributing his own photos. Click here to view our Canals and Rivers Page.

For those new to the canals, Nick's newest canal book "Britain's Canals: A Handbook" is an indispensible guide to how to get a flaot and stay there, the history of the canals, flora and fauna, practicalities such as locks and navigation and sources of further information.

"James Brindley: The First Canal Builder" - a biography of the unsung hero who united a kingdom and lit the spark that ignited the industrial revolution.

"The Tempus Towpath Series" - a series of guides covering two miles either side of selected canals, designed to appeal to all visitors to the inland waters, with an accent on local history, interesting facts and practical basics. Click here to view our Tempus Towpath Page.

"Walking on Water" - a travelogue featuring a canal novice's trip down the spine of the inland waterways on a battered ex-hire boat 'Florrie'

"Take A Holiday Afloat Without The Argy-Bargy" - a feature in 'The Times' on the do's and don'ts of a canal holiday.

"Still Waters" - from 'Cycle Magazine' on the joys of towpath cycling.

"A Peak Pioneer's Defining Moment" - a feature on Peak District hero James Brindley featured in 'Peak District Magazine'

"Forgotten Mastermind of the Canals" - a feature in 'Best of British' magazine on Brindley

"Unlocking the Canals" - a feature in Practical Motorhome on the practicalities of following waterways in your motorhome