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Droitwich Canal
Barge and Junction Canals
Hawford Junction to Hanbury Junction

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These two sections of canals, link the Worcester and Birmingham canal (Hanbury Junction) with the River Severn via the salt works at Droitwich.
The two sections which were completed in July 2011 form part of a ring of canals nicknamed "the weekend ring".
The Section from the Severn to Droitwich is called the The Barge Canal which now connects to the River Salwarpe for a short distance through the centre of Droitwich before returning to the original canal path for the Junction Canal at Swan Drive.

The canal is very rural, with few locks. Making it a ideal place to paddle your canoe/kayak. The new car park and access point just by the new bridge on the B4090 would make a good base either to explore this canal or the near by Birmingham and Worcester Canal.

More information is available from British Waterways.

Towns and villages
Hawford	:	Junction with the River Severn with a collection of four to five private houses. Access to the canal and towpath is available at the end of Lock Lane but it is not possible to park or turn a car. Limited roadside parking on the access road between the A449 and Lock Lane by Hawford School.
Salwarpe	:
Ladywood	:
Droitwich	:	The town of Droitwich is famous for its Salt extraction business, now ceased. Without it the canal would not have been built.
Hanbury Wharf	:

Canal Side Pubs and Restaurants
The Railway Arms	:	Droitwich
The Gardeners Arms	:	Vines Park Droitwich
The Barley Mow	:	Hanbury Rd Droitwich
The Eagle and Sun	:	Hanbury Wharf

Acknowledgements :Our thanks to
Robin Powell Worcester Canoe Club	:	(Photographs)
David Bennett	:	(Maps and Photographs)
Peter Elliott	:	(Photographs and all Web Site Faults)