WELCOME TO OAKHAM CANAL GREEN CORRIDOR PROJECT

We are a registered charity working to preserve and restore the old Oakham Canal in Rutland, UK, in order to share the economic, environmental, social and leisure opportunities this beautiful waterway offers.

The new Green Corridor will provide around 2.5 miles of footpaths between the Springfield Estate in the south, and the Oakham Enterprise Park in the north.

We believe that the Oakham Canal is a vital part of the local heritage, and with the right care and attention, can become a haven for both wildlife and the local community.

LATEST NEWS

Everyone's keen to know what's happening in and around the canal. Find out the latest news and updates.

CANAL HISTORY

The Oakham Canal, an extension of the Melton Mowbray Navigation, opened in 1802. Despite bringing significant economic benefit to local towns and villages, the canal closed just 50 years later.

CANAL WILDLIFE

Local environmental consultancy Ecology Resources undertake regular site surveys, uncovering evidence of the variety of flora and fauna at the canal.

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CANAL WALKS

GET INVOLVED

We've got lots of opportunities to get involved. From volunteer Rangers to joining a work party, there is plenty to do!

OUR SUPPORTERS

We are lucky enough to have some great supporters, from Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust to Rutland County Council. Find out more about the organisations that support the Oakham Canal Project.

The Oakham Canal Green Corridor Project is a Community Interest Organisation
Registered in England and Wales with the Charity Commission, Registered Charity Number 1192074. We are members of the Inland Waterways Association.

DONATE NOW

You can support our work

If you like the changes you are seeing at Oakham Canal, please consider making a safe, secure donation via Paypal to help us continue our work. We've got big plans, but we need the resources to help make them happen!