Several different maps are presented here, each offering a unique insight into the current state and plans for future restoration.
Lichfield Canal Maps | Historic Canal Maps
Then, Now and What Next
Duncan Moore takes a look at what is needed to restore the Hatherton Canal with specially prepared maps comparing old and new. Published December 2022.
Hatherton Canal maps showing the proposed route
Hatherton Junction to Wedges Mill
A permissive footpath is walkable from Oak Lane to the Roman Way just short of the A4601
Wedges Mill to Great Wyrley
Great Wyrley to the Wyrley & Essington Canal
Read more on the Hatherton Canal
Interactive Google Map of the Hatherton Canal
Interactive Google Map of the Hatherton Canal showing the proposed route and main Points of Interest.
View Hatherton Canal Points of Interest in a larger map
Ordinance Survey 6″ Maps from 1882 and 1938
Click map for more – Historic Maps are on separate page.
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 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 Hatherton 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.