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The North Stratford Canal is a picturesque rural waterway. Perfect for a stroll or time away somewhere peaceful to gather your thoughts.
This 25.5 mile canal in the West Midlands, starts at Kings Norton Junction, with its guillotine-gated stop-lock. It then continues on for 10 miles, then descends by 19 locks to Kingswood Junction, where it joins the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.
All you need to know about boating the North Stratford Canal
Go for a picnic and soak up the views at Kingswood Junction
The three pools at Earlswood make up one of our commercial fisheries
Soak up the beautiful scenery while stretching your legs along the towpath, keep an eye out for the historic engine house
Bancroft Basin is busy with colourful boats and a great place to start your visit to Stratford
Hatton's famous 'stairway to heaven' flight of 21 locks has a fascinating history
What's happening on the waterways in the region - see all the news, events and wellbeing activities here
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