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Download maps of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN). The most up to date and clearest maps of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) are available for download. View on your computer, laptop, smart phone, or tablet, or print if you prefer Continue reading Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) Maps
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Bradley Canal. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Bradley Canal of the Birmingham Canal Navigations
< End of Bumblehole Branch < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Bumblehole Branch < Parkhead Junction Windmill End Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Dudley No 2 Canal Next > Looking along the Dudley No 2 Canal towards Windmill End Junction Continue reading Bumblehole Branch Junction
Bumblehole Branch Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Bumblehole Branch Next > The short Bumblehole Branch of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) leaves the Dudley No 2 Canal near Windmill End.
The Wyrley and Essington Canal passes Pelsall Junction. It runs from Horseley Fields Junction at Wolverhampton to Ogley Junction. Continue reading Pelsall Junction
Pelsall Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Cannock Extension Canal Next > The Cannock Extension Canal of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) extends northwards from Pelsall Junction to its terminus at Norton Canes.
< Titford Pool Oldbury Locks Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Titford Canal Next > < End of Causeway Green Branch < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Causeway Green Branch At Causeway Green Junction the Titford Canal comes from Oldbury Continue reading Causeway Green Branch Junction
Causeway Green Branch Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Causeway Green Branch Next > The Causeway Green Branch used to extend beyond the motorway but this is the end today. Few boats reach this far as its Continue reading End of Causeway Green Branch
Catshill Junction on the Birmingham Canal Navigations is where the Daw End Branch meets the Wyrley & Essington Canal. Continue reading Catshill Junction
Catshill Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Daw End Branch Next > < Rushall Junction < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Rushall Canal The Daw End Branch meets end on with the Rushall Canal Continue reading Lock Keeper’s Cottage at Longwood Junction
< Black Delph Junction Tipton Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Dudley No 2 Canal Next > Bumblehole Branch Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Dudley No 2 Canal Next > Parkhead Junction is where the Dudley No 1 and Dudley Continue reading Parkhead Junction
Parkhead Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Dudley No 2 Canal Next > Reaching the end of the Stourbridge Canal where it meets end on which the Dudley No 1 Canal just below Delph Locks.
< Bumblehole Branch End < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Boshboil Branch Dudley Port Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Netherton Tunnel Branch Next > < Bumblehole Branch Junction Hawne Basin > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations Continue reading Windmill End Junction
< End of Bumblehole Branch < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Bumblehole Branch < Parkhead Junction Windmill End Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Dudley No 2 Canal Next > Looking along the Dudley No 2 Canal towards Windmill End Junction Continue reading Bumblehole Branch Junction
< Black Delph Junction Tipton Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Dudley No 2 Canal Next > Bumblehole Branch Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Dudley No 2 Canal Next > Parkhead Junction is where the Dudley No 1 and Dudley Continue reading Parkhead Junction
< Windmill End Junction < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Dudley No 2 Canal Hawne Basin (under the bridge) is at the practical limit of navigation on the Dudley No 2 Canal. Windmill End Junction is to the right. Continue reading Hawne Basin
< Spon Lane Junction Smethwick Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Old Main Line Next > End of Engine Arm > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Engine Arm Next > A photo taken in the top lock at Smethwick looking along Continue reading Engine Arm Junction
< End of Engine Arm < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Engine Arm The short Engine Arm of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) ends with a winding point, a service block, and a visitor mooring for one Continue reading End of the Engine Arm
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Gower Branch. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Gower Branch of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Main Line. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Icknield Port Loop of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Main Line. Note the central part of the route splits into the alternative Old Main Line and New Main Line. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Main Line of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Main Line. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the New Main Line of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)
< Windmill End Junction < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Netherton Tunnel Branch < Factory Junction Albion Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)New Main Line Next > We are looking down the Netherton Tunnel Branch on its way to Continue reading Dudley Port Junction
< Bumblehole Branch End < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Boshboil Branch Dudley Port Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Netherton Tunnel Branch Next > < Bumblehole Branch Junction Hawne Basin > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations Continue reading Windmill End Junction
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Old Main Line. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Old Main Line of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Oozells Street Loop. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Oozells Street Loop of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)
Catshill Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Daw End Branch Next > < Rushall Junction < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Rushall Canal The Daw End Branch meets end on with the Rushall Canal Continue reading Longwood Junction
Longwood Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Rushall Canal Next > < Tame Valley Junction Salford Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Tame Valley Canal Next > The Tame Valley Canal, part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, passes Rushall Junction Continue reading Rushall Junction
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Soho Branch. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Soho Branch of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Soho Loop. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Soho Loop of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Main Line. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Spon Lane Branch of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)
Spon Lane Junction > BCN – Spon Lane Branch Next > < Pudding Green Junction Smethwick Junction > < Next BCN – New Main Line Next > The New Main Line of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (bcn) passes Bromford Junction as it provides one of the Continue reading Bromford Junction
< Brades Hall Junction Spon Lane Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Old Main Line Next > < Causeway Green Branch Junction < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Titford Canal The Old Main Line of the Birmingham Canal Navigations passes Continue reading Oldbury Locks Junction
< Titford Pool Oldbury Locks Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Titford Canal Next > < End of Causeway Green Branch < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Causeway Green Branch At Causeway Green Junction the Titford Canal comes from Oldbury Continue reading Causeway Green Branch Junction
Causeway Green Branch Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Titford Canal Next > The navigable length of the Titford Canal ends at Titford Pool. The pool is very shallow which makes winding difficult and stirring up the Continue reading Titford Pool
Rushall Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Tame Valley Canal Next > < Moorcroft Junction Ryders Green Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Walsall Canal Next > The Walsall Canal runs straight past Tame Valley Junction. It runs from Ryders Continue reading Tame Valley Junction
Longwood Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Rushall Canal Next > < Tame Valley Junction Salford Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Tame Valley Canal Next > The Tame Valley Canal, part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations, passes Rushall Junction Continue reading Rushall Junction
< Rushall Junction < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Tame Valley Canal < Aston Junction Fazeley Junction > < Next Birminghan & Fazeley Canal Next > Bordesley Junction > Grand Union Canal Next > Salford Junction is Continue reading Salford Junction
The Main Line of the Birmingham Canal Navigations passes Horseley Fields Junction on its way between Birmingham and Aldersley Junction in Wolverhampton.
Branching off is the Wyrley and Essington Canal on its way to Ogley Junction vi Catshill Junction. Continue reading Horseley Fields Junction
Birchills Junction is where the Walsall Canal meets the Wyrley and Essington Canal, both forming part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN). Continue reading Birchills Junction
Fishley Junction, on the Wyrley & Essington Canal, is where the now abandoned Lord Hayes Branch once diverged. There are proposals to … Continue reading Fishley Junction
The Wyrley and Essington Canal passes Pelsall Junction. It runs from Horseley Fields Junction at Wolverhampton to Ogley Junction. Continue reading Pelsall Junction
Catshill Junction on the Birmingham Canal Navigations is where the Daw End Branch meets the Wyrley & Essington Canal. Continue reading Catshill Junction
Ogley Junction is, today, considered the end of the Wyrley & Essington Canal which runs from Wolverhampton.
The Anglesey Branch runs from Ogley Junction to Anglesey Basin. Continue reading Ogley Junction
< Tame Valley Junction < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Walsall Canal < Black Lake Pudding Green Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Wednesbury Old Canal Next > The Wednesbury Old Canal, part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) passes Continue reading Ryders Green Junction
Rushall Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Tame Valley Canal Next > < Moorcroft Junction Ryders Green Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Walsall Canal Next > The Walsall Canal runs straight past Tame Valley Junction. It runs from Ryders Continue reading Tame Valley Junction
Start of the Bradley Canal at Moorcroft Junction with the Walsall Canal Continue reading Moorcroft Junction
Walsall Basin > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Walsall Town Arm Next > < Birchills Junction Moorcroft Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Walsall Canal Next > The Walsall Canal runs past Walsall Junction on its way from Ryders Green Junction Continue reading Walsall Junction
Birchills Junction is where the Walsall Canal meets the Wyrley and Essington Canal, both forming part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN). Continue reading Birchills Junction
< Ryders Green Junction < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Wednesbury Old Canal < Albion Junction Bromford Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)New Main Line Next > Pudding Green Junction lies on the New Main Line of the Birmingham Continue reading Pudding Green Junction
< Tame Valley Junction < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Walsall Canal < Black Lake Pudding Green Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Wednesbury Old Canal Next > The Wednesbury Old Canal, part of the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) passes Continue reading Ryders Green Junction
Ryders Green Junction > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Wednesbury Old Canal Next > The Wednesbury Old Canal now ends where a modern road scheme has cut it short at Black Lake. The water really was this green Continue reading End of Wednesbury Old Canal
Walsall Basin > Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Walsall Town Arm Next > < Birchills Junction Moorcroft Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Walsall Canal Next > The Walsall Canal runs past Walsall Junction on its way from Ryders Green Junction Continue reading Walsall Junction
< Walsall Junction < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Walsall Town Arm The 500m long Walsall Town Arm leads from the Walsall Canal at Walsall Junction into Walsall Basin with its mooring opportunities.
The end on junction of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal and the Coventry Canal at Whittington is marked with a boundary stone. Continue reading Whittington Boundary Stone
This (disconnected) section of Coventry Canal runs to the left, to Fradley Junction. The main section of the Coventry Canal runs from Fazeley Junction to Coventry. Continue reading Huddlesford Junction
The Coventry Canal (behind the camera) meets the Trent & Mersey Canal at Fradley Junction. Continue reading Fradley Junction
< Digbeth Junction < Next Grand Union Canal – Digbeth Branch < Salford Junction < Next Grand Union Canal Looking along the Digbeth Branch of the Grand Union Canal towards Bordersley Junction, with Warwick Bar and Digbeth Junction Continue reading Bordesley Junction
< Rushall Junction < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Tame Valley Canal < Aston Junction Fazeley Junction > < Next Birminghan & Fazeley Canal Next > Bordesley Junction > Grand Union Canal Next > Salford Junction is Continue reading Salford Junction
< Digbeth Junction < Next Grand Union Canal – Digbeth Branch < Salford Junction < Next Grand Union Canal Looking along the Digbeth Branch of the Grand Union Canal towards Bordersley Junction, with Warwick Bar and Digbeth Junction Continue reading Bordesley Junction
< Aston Junction Typhoo Basin > < Next Birmingham & Fazeley Canal – Digbeth Branch Next > Bordesley Junction > Grand Union Canal – Digbeth Branch Next > The Digbeth Branch of the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal runs from Aston Junction to Typhoo Continue reading Digbeth Junction
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Ashby Canal. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Ashby Canal
You can make a virtual cruise (VC) along the canal from the comfort of your armchair. Just select your starting point below, then click the next buttons to move along the canal. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Ashton Canal
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Select one of these starting points then keep clicking on the “Next” link to progress along the Digbeth Branch of the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal. Continue reading Virtual Cruise along the Digbeth Branch of the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Choose your starting point, then … Continue reading Caldon Canal Virtual Cruise (VC)
Choose your starting point (from the links below), then keep clicking the next button for your virtual cruise (VC) along the Forth & Clyde Canal and the Glasgow Branch. Continue reading Forth & Clyde Canal – Virtual Cruise
Choose your starting point (from the links below), then keep clicking the next button for your virtual cruise (VC) along the Union Canal. Continue reading Union Canal Virtual Cruise (VC)
< Autherley Junction Stafford Riverway Link Junction > < Next Staffs & Worcester Canal Next > Fishley Junction > Hatherton Canal Next > At Hatherton Junction the Staffs & Worcester Canal passes across the foreground of the photo, with Great Continue reading Hatherton Junction
< Hatherton Junction < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Wyrley & Essington Canal < Birchills Junction Pelsall Junction > < Next Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN)Wyrley & Essington Canal Next > Fishley Junction, on the Wyrley & Essington Canal, is where the Continue reading Fishley Junction
Take a virtual cruise along the Hollinwood Canal. Choose your starting point, then click on the “Next” links. Hollinwood Canal Main Line Fairfield Junction (with the Ashton Canal) – Recommended Waterhouses (Fairbottom) Junction (with the Fairbottom Branch) Junction with the Continue reading Hollinwood Canal – Virtual Cruise
< JUMP TO Hollinwood Canal Next > < End of Navigation Waterhouses Junction > Fairfield Top Lock, which used to be paired, with Fairfield Junction immediately beyond. The main line turns sharp right above the lock, while the Hollinwood Canal continues ahead, Continue reading Fairfield Junction
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Looking back to Fairfield Junction from the Hollinwood Canal. Fairfield Top Lock is a little right of centre with the Ashton Canal continuing through eighteen locks to Ducie Street Junction Continue reading Fairfield Junction, from the Hollinwood Canal
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > A short length of the Hollinwood Canal has been restored, as far as a small basin beyond the houses Waterway and Kilometerage HOLL 00.050.10 OS Grid Reference SJ 90186 97951 Continue reading Entrance to the Hollinwood Canal
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > The short restored length of the Hollinwood Canal ends in a basin used as a marina. The canal once continued straight on, just to the left of the dark building Continue reading Hollinwood Canal Basin
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Manchester Road Bridge is still standing, ready for restoration of the Hollinwood Canal, where it passes to the left of the dark building mentioned in the next photo. Waterway and Continue reading Manchester Road Bridge
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Beyond Manchester Road the route is still available for restoration, but rather overgrown. Walkers must follow the roads for around 800m (½ mile). Waterway and Kilometerage HOLL 00.240.10 OS Grid Reference Continue reading Beyond Manchester Road
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Th hump in the road marks the bridge where the Hollinwood Canal passes under Greenside Lane. Walkers can peer over the bridge but must continue along the road for a Continue reading Harrison’s Bridge
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > The original route of the Hollinwood Canal comes towards us through the bungalow then crosses Medlock Street towards the camera. Behind the camera the route is walkable without walking around Continue reading Routed through the Bungalow
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > After crossing Medlock Street the route of the Hollinwood Canal is recognisable and restoration doesn’t look too difficult. The route can be walked for 3.8km (2.4 miles) to Waterhouses Junction, Continue reading Hollinwood Canal Route is Recognisable
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > The footpath is clearly identifiable as it follows the line of the Hollinwood Canal out of Droylsden in into open countryside. Waterway and Kilometerage HOLL 01.350.05 OS Grid Reference SJ Continue reading Walking the Hollinwood Canal
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > The aqueduct over the railway has been removed and replaced by a footbridge. There doesn’t appear to be any reason why the aqueduct can’t be re-instated when the canal is Continue reading Footbridge over Railway
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Somebody has been busy hedge laying, just to the north of the railway. Waterway and Kilometerage HOLL 01.760.10 OS Grid Reference SJ 90993 99265 Date and Time 160215 100135 Copyright Continue reading Hedge Laying
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > We’re now moving into open countryside and the channel of the Hollinwood Canal is still present, together wiht the firm edge to the towpath. There’s probably a little water in Continue reading Hollinwood Canal awaiting Restoration
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > The original Cinderland Bridge still stands across the Hollinwood Canal and it doesn’t take too much effort to imagine canal boats cruising along here and under the bridge. Waterway and Continue reading Cinderland Bridge
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Although fixed today, this was once a swing bridge. Reinstating a swing bridge when the Hollinwood Canal is restored doesn’t look too difficult. Waterway and Kilometerage HOLL 03.000.05 OS Grid Continue reading Swing Bridge
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > A footbridge, raised higher than the original towpath level, allows walkers to continue their journey along the Hollinwood Canal. The fence on the far side, just above the vehicle, is Continue reading Crossing the M60 Motorway
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > The M60 motorway slopes downhill to the north of the previous crossing point and it looks as if there will be enough headroom to install a new aqueduct on a Continue reading M60 Motorway Crossing Point
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Beyond the motorway the route of the canal is still easy to identify, and restoration doesn’t look too difficult. Waterway and Kilometerage HOLL 03.400.05 OS Grid Reference SD 91898 00438 Continue reading Identifiable Route of the Hollinwood Canal
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > The path along the Hollinwood Canal passes behind the Daisy Nook Country Park Visitor Centre, which brings lots of visitors to see the canal, especially the “tunnel”, and locks beyond. Continue reading Daisy Nook Country Park Visitor Centre
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Daisy Nook Country Park brings many visitors to the Hollinwood Canal and the adjacent locks. Waterway and Kilometerage HOLL 03.655.05 OS Grid Reference SD 92064 00592 Date and Time 160215 Continue reading Daisy Nook Country Park
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > A short section of canal is in water next to the Daisy Nook Visitor Centre. Straight ahead is the “tunnel”. Waterway and Kilometerage HOLL 03.660.05 OS Grid Reference SD 92064 Continue reading Water in the Hollinwood Canal
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Opened out into a cutting in the 1920s after several roof collapses, this is the line of the tunnel, know as Dark Tunnel, or sometimes Whitehouses Tunnel. Waterway and Kilometerage HOLL Continue reading Dark Tunnel
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Looking back at Dark Tunnel (or Whitehouses Tunnel) which was opened into a cutting in the 1920s after several roof falls. Waterway and Kilometerage HOLL 03.845.05 OS Grid Reference SD Continue reading Dark Tunnel
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Immediately after the “tunnel” the canal passes over Waterhouses Aqueduct, then climbs through four locks. HOLL 03.900.10 OS Grid Reference SD 92104 00826 Date and Time 160215 104540 Copyright © Continue reading Waterhouses Aqueduct and Locks
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Waterhouses Aqueduct carries the Hollinwood Canal over the infant River Medlock which later flows into the Bridgewater Canal at the end of Castlefield Basin near the centre of Manchester. Waterway and Continue reading Waterhouses Aqueduct
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > There are four locks in the flight at Waterhouses, numbered 19 to 22 which continue the numbering sequence from the main line of the Ashton Canal which starts at Ducie Continue reading Waterhouses Lock 19
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > Looking down from Waterhouses Lock 19 we can see the narrows of Waterhouses Aqueduct below and, beyond that, the opened out Dark Tunnel. Waterway and Kilometerage HOLL 03.990.05 OS Grid Continue reading Waterhouses Lock 19
< Next Hollinwood Canal Next > < Fairfield Junction Waterhouses Junction > The middle two of the four locks in the Waterhouses Flight, numbers 20 and 21, form a staircase. Like the others in the flight they are filled in but the Continue reading Waterhouses Staircase Locks 20/21