A tourist map of the Birmingham Canal Navigations is at extra large scale of 1:30, 000, with a detailed town plan of Central Birmingham at 1:10, 000. Suitable for both waterways & leisure users. This map gives detailed coverage of the BCN with emphasis on the waterways & information useful & relevant to users of the waterways without neglecting other leisure users. The map detail is complimented by information panels & photographs.
Includes: navigation & historical information, visitor moorings, marinas & boatyards, boat hire centres, facilities for the boat user, sailing & boat clubs, shops, post offices & distance markers. Information for the tourist
Includes:: tourist information centres, places of interest, pubs, nature reserves, parks, gardens & open areas, churches, national cycle routes, long distance paths, public toilets, youth hostels & towpath access points. One of the world’s most intricate canal networks, the Birmingham Canal Navigations originally totalled some 160 miles; sadly a significant amount has been lost, but the remaining 100 miles still leave much to see & explore. Gas Street Basin in the city centre was once the hub of the network, whilst the working boats may have disappeared it’s still bustling, only now with pleasure craft. The basin is a mixture of both old & new, restored canal buildings, vibrant restaurants, bars & cafés, entertainment venues like the International Convention Centre, National Indoor Arena & theatres, as well as just being minutes from shopping centres & New Street Station. Despite much of the BCN being urban, there are quieter waters to be found meandering through more suburban & rural areas such as the lock free Wyrley & Essington Canal. To see the list of other titles in this series, please click on the series link.