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Is there any wildlife I should try not to disturb?
The waterways are rich in lush vegetation and beautifully unique animals, but as long as you respect your surroundings and the environment you’ll have nothing to worry about. All visitors to the canals and rivers should make sure they follow the Waterways Code, the main points of which include:
- Keep noise to a minimum
- Don’t damage the surrounding vegetation or banks
- Never dump rubbish, sewage, or oily bilge water into the water or onto the bank
- Clean up after your dog, and keep it under control
- If fishing, never discard hooks, lines, bottles or tins that can injure wildlife.
You can find more information in the Boaters’ Handbook . To find out more about the types of wildlife you might see along the waterways, visit the wildlife section.
