Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Worcester and Birmingham Canal has 58 locks and 59 recorded mooring sites (19 with a published Canal & River Trust time limit), plus 10 water points. There are no active navigation closures on this waterway right now.

Locks

58

Mooring sites

59

Timed moorings

19

Water points

10

Frequently asked questions

How many locks are on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal?

There are 58 locks recorded on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, based on Canal & River Trust reference data.

Where can I moor on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal?

59 mooring sites are recorded on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, of which 19 have a published time limit — usually 14 days, but shorter in busy spots. Visitor moorings and their time limits are shown on the Itchy Tiller map.

Is the Worcester and Birmingham Canal open at the moment?

There are no active navigation closures recorded on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal right now. Closures are checked against Canal & River Trust notices several times a day.

Are there water points on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal?

Yes — 10 water points are recorded on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. Their locations are shown on the Itchy Tiller map alongside rubbish disposal and Elsan points.

Plan a route or track your stay on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Itchy Tiller shows this canal's locks, moorings and live closures on an interactive map, with route planning and mooring time-limit tracking built in.

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