Boating the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Find boating information for the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
| Length | 15 miles |
| Locks | 38 |
Maximum boat dimensions
| Length | 21.79m | 71ft 6" |
| Width | 2.13m | 7ft |
| Draught | 0.94m | 3ft 1" |
| Headroom | 1.98m | 6ft 6" |
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Birmingham & Fazeley Canal
Beginning at Gas Street Basin, in the heart of Birmingham, leading out into the green and peaceful Midlands countryside.
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Last Edited: 11 December 2025
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