Birmingham Mini Ring
The Birmingham Mini-Ring takes you on a journey of discovery along the canals of our vibrant second city
Cruising hours: 6 hours per day for one week
Departure point: Wootton Wawen
Number of locks: 83 locks
Number of miles: 45
With more canals than Venice, exploring the Birmingham area by boat is one of the best ways to experience Britain’s vibrant second city. You can complete this popular circuit on a week’s break from Wootton Wawen. The route takes in sections of the Worcester & Birmingham, Birmingham Main Line and Grand Union canals. Highlights include: the historic village of Bournville, home of Cadbury’s chocolate; Gas Street Basin in central Birmingham; and the flight of 13 locks at Farmers Bridge.
