Several different maps are presented here, each offering a unique insight into the current state and plans for future restoration.
Hatherton Canal Maps | Historic Canal Maps
- Basic overview of the Lichfield Canal
- Simplified map of the Lichfield Canal
- OpenStreetMap
- Map of the Heritage Towpath Trail
- High resolution map of the whole Lichfield Canal from 1920
- Now and Then – What we need to do
- Interactive Google Map
- Synchronised old and new maps
- Canal Route Planner
- Waterway Routes – Downloadable Cruising Maps
- Up and Down-stream Water Levels
NOTE: WORK BY HS2 at CAPPERS LANE AREA and by LHCRT at DARNFORD MOORS
The area between Huddlesford Junction and Cappers Lane is subject to ongoing work for HS2 .
In addition LHCRT Volunteers and Contractors are working at Darnford Moors so access is closed, including to unauthorised L&H members. Visitors are advised that the maps and guides on this website should not be relied on for advice on routes in this area.
Basic overview of the Lichfield Canal
Showing the main areas currently under restoration – Click here to enlarge this map
Click on these links for more info on restoration work so far:
DARNFORD LANE | DARNFORD PARK | TAMWORTH ROAD | GALLOWS WHARF | TUNNEL VISION | FOSSEWAY | SUMMERHILL | AQUEDUCT |
Simplified map of the Lichfield Canal
Click map to enlarge
OpenStreetMap
Frequently updated with details of the Lichfield Canal as it is now. The best way to view small details.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
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Map of the Heritage Towpath Trail
showing the main Points of Interest and a route for walkers
Click map to enlarge
More on the Heritage Towpath Trail
© Malcolm Barnes Cartographer
High resolution map of the whole Lichfield Canal from 1920
Prepared from Ordinance Survey 25 inch maps by Duncan Moore.
Click map to enlarge (you may need to scroll to ‘find’ the canal)
Now and Then – What we need to do
What is needed to complete the restoration of the Lichfield Canal from Huddlesford through to Fosseway Lane?
A Short survey by Duncan Moore of the Lichfield Canal in 2022 with OS Maps from 1920 and Google Earth views from 2022.
Interactive Google Map
Interactive Google Map of the Lichfield Canal showing the original and proposed route and main Points of Interest along the Heritage Towpath Trail.
View Lichfield Canal Points of Interest in a larger map
Synchronised old and new maps
The National Library of Scotland can display synchronised old and new maps side by side.
Click map to go to the Lichfield Canal side by side page at the National Library of Scotland.
Numerous options are available – here’s one to get you started…
Courtesy National Library of Scotland
Canal Route Planner
CanalPlanAC is an interactive guide to the inland waterways of Europe. it helps you plan your journey or holiday, calculates the length (distance, number of locks, time taken etc) of your trip and shows gazetteer information on places along the way (pubs, shops etc). Here is an example assuming a 2 mph walking speed.
This is the definitive guide to Lichfield & Hatherton canal information, maintained by our magazine editor Stefan Szulc.
The Lichfield Canal can be found here
The Hatherton Canal can be found here
…and the Wyrley & Essington section of the Birmingham Canal Navigations here
Waterway Routes – Downloadable Cruising Maps
Waterway Routes provide downloadable cruising maps for Computer, Android, iPhone/iPad or printout.
The Lichfield Canal can be found here
…and the Birmingham Canal Navigations here
These very detailed maps are regularly revised and available free of charge for restoration projects.
Up and Down-stream Water Levels
Diagram showing the up and down-stream water levels at each Lock in metres
(taken from the Atkins Report)