The Birmingham Canal Ring

The Birmingham Canal Ring is a popular Canal and River ring that takes in the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wyrley and Essington Canal), Birmingham Canal Navigations (Daw End Branch), Birmingham Canal Navigations (Tame Valley Canal), Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line).This route has been also called the Birmingham Mini-Ring as it can be done in a long weekend or midweek if needed.

We have also included a few extra loops and options including:- Oozells Street Loop, Icknield Port Road Wharf Loop, Soho Loop and the Birmingham Canal Navigations Old Main Line.  

It takes about 4-5 days, dependant on your pace, and travel 45 miles and go through 49 locks.

If you are planning on doing the Birmingham Canal Ring our map shows all the place in our database on the ring, we are always updating this, So if you want to find a Mooring, Pub and Restaurants as well as location you can purchase Diesel or get a Pump out or fill with Water.

To check for scheduled closures and other problems, it is best to visit the CRT Notices and stoppages page

General UK Maps

Canal Ring Maps

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