# UK Waterways Map — Canal & River Navigation Guide

> Canal & River Navigation Guide (iPhone/iPad app by Jack Finnis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-waterways-map/id6738012734 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jack Finnis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633101066)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-11-11
- Data updated: 2026-05-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-waterways-map/id6738012734/reviews.md

## What is UK Waterways Map?

Your new indispensable guide to all major canal systems, rivers, and navigations in England, Wales and Scotland. Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases.

KEY FEATURES
Detailed maps of over 500 UK waterways
Navigate all major canal systems, rivers, and navigations in England, Wales and Scotland.
Annotate the map with the location of locks, weirs, access points and other features.
Your map annotations are automatically saved and synced across all your devices.
Measure the distance between any two points along a waterway.
Get turn-by-turn directions using Apple Maps.

PERFECT FOR
BOATERS - Plan narrowboat holidays with precise canal routes and distance measurements.
PADDLERS - Kayakers, canoeists, and paddleboarders can find and log access points, locks and weirs.
ANGLERS - Find and log the best fishing spots.
WALKERS & CYCLISTS - Follow towpaths with accurate distance measurements.
SWIMMERS - Discover swimming spots and access points.
ANYONE who wants to discover the hidden beauty of Britain's canal and river network.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2025-10-21

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.1 — 2025-10-17

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 2.0 — 2025-10-07

Updated for iOS 26

### 1.1 — 2024-11-12

Now available on iPad and iOS 17

### 1.0 — 2024-11-12

No release notes.

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