The First Boat
The first boat enters the 250 year old Barge Canal from the River Severn at Hawford .
Droitwich Barge Canal
The Droitwich Barge Canal is open to navigation from the River Severn to Netherwich Basin in Droitwich .
Please note that craft dimensions for passage from the River Severn to
Bridge 15 is limited to 3.81m wide and 18.59m length or 2.13m wide and
21.8m length. There is a restricted width of 2.13m for all craft past
Bridge 15 on the approach to Droitwich.
There is a water point by the slipway in Netherwich Basin (Droitwich) opposite the moorings. Other water points can be found at Diglis Basin, Hanbury Wharf, Bridge 42 Stoke Works and Stourport.There are no Elsan or pump out facilities on the Junction and Barge Canals. Facilities are available at Diglis, Stourport and Tardebigge (Elsan Only.)
- The canalised section of the River Salwarpe between Vines Park and Lock 7 on the Junction Canal is subject to rapid rises in level and flow following periods of rain therefore no overnight mooring on this section is allowed.
Enquiries: 01905 345307
Droitwich Canals Trust Ltd
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Canal Guide
New guide now available
Copies available from :-
Margaret Rowley, Old Park, Plough Road, Tibberton, Droitwich WR9 7NN enclosing cheque for £9 (including P & P) payable to "Droitwich Waterways (Pamela May) Trust"