The Towpath Singers is an informal group of sea shanty singers from the Kennet and Avon canal, mainly formed of live-aboard boaters and singing shanties and work songs. Powerful voices, rousing choruses, infectious singing

“We are the legendary Towpath Singers of the Kennet and Avon Canal. Traditional & original folk songs are our thing.”

“For us, singing becomes a thing of pleasure and beauty and an expression and experience of community” – Adrian Shaw

Curated History

As of 16 June 2026 the only way to reach this group is through their Facebook page.

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