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Boating the Worcester & Birmingham Canal

Find boating information for the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

Worcester & Birmingham Canal

Length30 miles
Locks58

Maximum boat dimensions

River Severn into Diglis Basin

Length21.95m72ft
Width5.61m18ft 5"
Draught1.9m6ft 3"

Gas Street to Diglis (narrow)

Length21.95m72ft
Width2.13m7ft
Draught0.9m3ft
Headroom2.3m7ft 6"

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Last Edited: 05 June 2025

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