Nicholson Waterway Guide 3: Birmingham and Heart of England

Description

This Nicholson Waterway guide covers the canals and waterways around Birmingham and central England, which are as follows:
1) Ashby Canal
2) Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line)
3) Birmingham and Faxeley Canal
4) Coventry Canal
5) Cromford Canal
6) Erewash Canal
7) Grand Union Canal (Main Line, Leicester Section and the River Soar)
8) Oxford Canal (North)
9) Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (North)
10) Stratford-on-Avon Canal (North)
11) Worcester and Birmingham Canal (North)
12) Trent and Mersey Canal (South)

This practical A5 Birmingham and Heart of England Waterways guide has 'lie flat' spiral binding. Nicholson Water Guides are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britainís inland waterways, from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip. Using OS mapping they show the following information:
- Locks, bridges, tunnels, aqueducts, winding holes and towpaths.
- Waterpoints, sanitary stations, pump out facilities and refuse disposal.
- Boatyards, pubs, restaurants and local shops.
- Mile markers and milestones.

Published in 2026, the text and comprehensive navigational notes in this Birmingham and Heart of England guide include:
- The history and background to each canal.
- Local services and places of interest, pubs and restaurants and postcodes added for each place.
- Opportunities for walking and cycling.
- Notes on wildlife to be found along the waterways.
- Maximum dimensions and low bridges.
- Mileages, advice and potential hazards.
- Navigation authorities and contact details.

Number of pages 192.
Size is 150mm x 210mm (A5).
ISBN is 9780008772208.