ABOUT US

Oakham Canal Green Corridor Project aims to create a linear heritage, environment and leisure facility to the north of Oakham, based around the former Oakham Canal. We aim to work with landowners, tenant farmers and other groups to:

·       Engage the local community in developing and maintaining this important leisure corridor. 

·       Preserve the remains of the Oakham Canal as a heritage asset and provide historical interpretation. 

·       Enhance the environment, improving footpaths and public access while developing habitats and diversity.

​The Green Corridor will start at the Springfield Estate in the south and end close to the Oakham Enterprise Park. Ultimately it may be possible to extend the corridor further north towards Rocks by Rail.

OUR  SUPPORTERS

We are lucky to have some wonderful supporters, including Oakham School, local businesses and Rutland County Council.

ECOLOGY RESOURCES

National environmental consultancy Ecology Resources (based in the King Centre) undertake a variety of site surveys and wildlife monitoring for the Project.

OAKHAM SCHOOL

Oakham Canal runs through the site of Oakham School. Pupils are helping us with ideas and inspiration for our marketing and fundraising. They even designed our logo!

MOWS

The Melton and Oakham Waterways Association (MOWS) aims to maximise the social, economic, environmental and leisure opportunities from the restoration of the Melton Mowbray Navigation and preservation of the Oakham Canal.

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

Rutland County Council support the Project in their role as landowner, planning authority and having responsibility for the rights of way.