Birmingham and the Heart of England

<p>Popular guide covering the canals and waterways around Birmingham and central England. Colour Ordnance Survey® 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Ordnance Survey ® Maps have added information showing:<br> <br> * Locks, bridges, tunnels, aqueducts, winding holes and towpaths.<br> <br> * Waterpoints, sanitary stations, pump out facilities and refuse disposal.<br> <br> * Boatyards, pubs, restaurants and local shops.<br> <br> * Mile markers and milestones (distance in miles and number of locks to strategic points along the waterways).</p> <p>Text includes:<br> <br> * The history and background to each canal.<br> <br> * Local services and places of interest, pubs and restaurants and NEW for this edition: postcodes added for each place.<br> <br> * Opportunities for walking and cycling.<br> <br> * NEW for this edition: notes on wildlife to be found along the waterways.</p> <p>Comprehensive navigational notes include:<br> <br> * Maximum dimensions and low bridges.<br> <br> * Mileages, advice and potential hazards.<br> <br> * Navigation authorities and contact details.</p> <p>Waterways covered in this guide - Ashby Canal, Birming Canal Navigations (Main Line), Birmingham & Faxeley Canal, Coventry Canal, Erewash Canal, Grand Union Canal (Main Line, Leicester Section and the River Soar), Oxford Canal, Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal, Stratford-on-Avon Canal, Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Trent & Mersey Canal.</p>