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British Waterways Central Shires

Welcome to the British Waterways Central Shires Website

In the Central Shires, we are responsible for the following waterways:

  • Trent & Mersey Canal (from south portal of Harecastle Tunnel to Derwent Mouth Lock No 1)
  • Coventry Canal
  • Ashby Canal
  • Caldon Canal (including Leek Branch)
  • Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line to Bridge 82, Turnover Bridge)
  • River Soar