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Boating the Daw End Canal

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Daw End Canal

Length5.4 miles
LocksNone

Maximum boat dimensions

Length21.34m 70ft
Width2.13m7ft
Draught1.22m4ft
Headroom1.98m6ft 6"

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Daw End Canal

It was built to carry limestone to the furnaces of the Black Country, but now its surroundings are peaceful and green.

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Last Edited: 2 May 2025

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