Boating the Worcester & Birmingham Canal
Find boating information for the Worcester & Birmingham Canal.
Worcester & Birmingham Canal
| Length | 30 miles |
| Locks | 58 |
River Severn into Diglis Basin
| Length | 21.95m | 72ft |
| Width | 5.61m | 18ft 5" |
| Draught | 1.9m | 6ft 3" |
Gas Street to Diglis (narrow)
| Length | 21.95m | 72ft |
| Width | 2.13m | 7ft |
| Draught | 0.9m | 3ft |
| Headroom | 2.3m | 7ft 6" |
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Avon cruising ring
From Shakespeare Country to the River Severn between Tewkesbury and Worcester, the Avon Ring has many attractions
Stourport cruising ring
Visit Wolverhampton, Birmingham, and Worcester, taking in both urban and rural scenes
Visiting Diglis Basin
Diglis is where the Worcester & Birmingham Canal meets the awe-inspiring River Severn
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Last Edited: 5 June 2025
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