Product Description

Popular guide covering the canals and waterways around Birmingham and the River Severn. Colour Ordnance Survey(R) maps clearly show locks, towpaths and boating facilities. There are also comprehensive navigational notes as well as descriptions of the towns and villages, pubs and restaurants alongside the waterways. In print for over 30 years, the Collins/Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain's canals and rivers. They are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain's inland waterways -- from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclists and visitors. The Ordnance Survey (R) Maps have added information showing: / Locks, bridges, tunnels, aqueducts, winding holes and towpaths. / Waterpoints, sanitary stations, pump out facilities and refuse disposal. / Boatyards, pubs, restaurants and local shops. / Mile markers and milestones (distance in miles and number of locks to strategic points along the waterways). Text includes: / The history and background to each canal. / Local services and places of interest, pubs and restaurants and NEW for this edition: postcodes added for each place. / Opportunities for walking and cycling. / NEW for this edition: notes on wildlife to be found along the waterways. Comprehensive navigational notes include: / Maximum dimensions and low bridges. / Mileages, advice and potential hazards. / Navigation authorities and contact details. Waterways covered in this guide -- River Avon, Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line), Droitwich Canal, Gloucester & Sharpness Canal and the River Severn, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Stourbridge and Dudley Canals, Stratford-on-Avon Canal, Worcester & Birmingham Canal.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24201 in Books
• Published on: 2009-03-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Spiral-bound
• 172 pages

Customer Reviews

Good, but could be better
These guides have improved vastly from the Nicholson guides I originally bought in the late 70's/ early 80's. Colour OS maps help information to stand out clearly and the spiral binding means the pages you want stay open on the barge roof (wind permitting) when you are navigating (very helpful on junctions or other places where decisions are required - and not just how much ketchup you want on your bacon butty). There are a couple of things they could be more helpful on though. Firstly, pub/ restaurant/ shops are mentioned, but a note as to which bridge is most convenient or safest to moor would be good. Similarly, notes on general safe/ secure/ legal overnight moorings, particularly in built up areas would be useful. Boatyards where overnight moorings are possible are mentioned, which is particularly useful in Birmingham and the Black Country, but for those who don't want to be in a boatyard, guidance on other locations would be a big 'plus'.

Waterways Guide - Severn, Avon & Birmingham
Excellent guide to several waterways in the same area. Provides navigation information including lock details as well as maps, local info and pub listings. Handy spiral bound format makes it ideal for use on the move. Good value and delivered at short notice. Recommended to anyone planning a trip on these waterways

Useful and concise
Another great edition from Collins / Nicholson Waterways Guides. This is my 3rd one and they are an invaluable reference when on a canal boat trip!