Britain's official guide to canals, rivers and lakes

Saturday 30th August 2008

 

Droitwich Barge Canal

The Droitwich Barge Canal, together with its sister waterway the Droitwich Junction Canal, is undergoing restoration and is set to reopen in 2009. Its rural course is deservedly popular with walkers, and boats operate on the Droitwich part of the canal.

When fully restored the Droitwich Canals will offer a short cut to the upper reaches of the Severn Navigation and provide a cruising ring of around 22 miles from Hanbury returning via Worcester. A trip boat operates on a section already in water.