Distance: 220 miles The longest river in Great Britain, the River Severn flows for 220 miles from source to mouth. It's a popular spot for paddlers looking for multi-day trips or long touring adventures. As well as being Britain's longest river, it also has one the largest tides in the…

Titford Canal

At just 1.2 miles long but with 6 locks in this short space, the Titford canal boasts the title of highest point on the Birmingham canal network. The short canal houses ‘the crow’ a flight of locks which takes you to the highest point on the network, and connects the…

Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal

A lovely way to explore the West Midlands countryside, the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal skirts around Birmingham but never really becomes urban. Great for those situated close to the city but wanting a little peace and quiet on their paddle! The canal is 46 miles long with 43 locks along…

Stourbridge Canal

The Stourbridge Canal is a 6 mile long stretch of canal, linking Dudley No1 Canal with the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. An important part of the puzzle in the maze that is the Birmingham canal network! There are 16 locks along the Stourbridge Canal in total, with most of them…

Dudley Canal

An eclectic mix of canal, the Dudley Canal has three striking features. Firstly, the canal is actually split into two parts. Secondly, it features the famous Dudley tunnel. Dudley's No1 Canal is 4.6 miles in length with 12 locks along it. This part of the canal joins the Stourbridge Canal…

Droitwich Canal

The Droitwich canal is little over 7 miles in length and has 16 locks along the route. The number of locks along this short canal can make an interesting set of portages for paddlers! Great for building upper body strength. A thriving and peaceful canal with a strong canal boat…

River Lugg

Rising in Llangynllo, Powys and flowing through the border town of Presteigne, the River Lugg is a popular river with paddlers. With its many weirs, grade 1 white water sections, pretty bridges and river banks, it has something for every paddler. From Presteigne, the river crosses the border into England.…

Birmingham and Wolverhampton Canal

The Birmingham and Wolverhampton Canal, known as the Old Main Line, is a 14 mile long stretch of canal. It links Birmingham with Wolverhampton, with the help of 24 locks. A historically rich stretch to paddle along, it takes you through the heart of the Black Country. As you paddle…

Birmingham Canal Navigations

Birmingham Canal Navigations. There are over 100 miles of canal in Birmingham. So, if you live in the city or surrounding area, there is no excuse to not get out on the water. It’s one of the most accessible cities by water in the UK! Find our routes below: Navigations,…

Wyrley and Essington Canal

Often referred to as the 'Curly Wyrley', the Wyrley and Essington Canal flows through suburbs, countryside and mining heritage. It's 16 miles long with no locks to portage. Opened in 1797, the canal once provided a vital link for the coal fields in the area. Its nickname ‘the Curley Wyrley’…

Shropshire Union Canal

Measuring 66 miles with 47 locks, the Shropshire Union canal makes its way from Wolverhampton to Ellesmere Port. Much of the canal cutting through the beautiful Cheshire countryside as it goes. The canal is isolated and rural but charming at the same time and with no town for often miles…

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

One of the longer canals in Birmingham, the Worcester and Birmingham canal measures 30 miles and has a total of 58 locks along the route. Starting at Worcester as an ‘offshoot’ of the River Severn, the canal travels all the way into the centre of Birmingham to Gas Street Basin.…

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