In
order to develop this site and include more of the history of the canal
network we would be interested in any old postcards / pictures which could
be used on this site. If you can help in this area we would be happy to
hear from you. Please Email us at ian@upthecut.co.uk
The
Ganzies
- Rushall Canal Locks
Rushall
Locks at Fiveways Bridge
Lock Keepers
cottage at Longwood Junction
Select a canal from the box below then from within the
same box select a area from the chosen canal
Rushall
Junction,Brickfields Bridge.
Rushall
Top Lock
The
Rushall Canal, known as "The Ganzies" by working boatman, was
built in 1847 to connect the Daw End Branch with the Tame Valley Canal in
order to capture the coal trade from Cannock Mines. From Longwood Junction
the flight of nine locks drops 65 feet to Rushall Junction, passing through
some of the best kept countryside and gardens along its length. For more
infomation on this canal please go to the history
page.
Pubs
up the cut features all public houses we have come across on our tour
around the Navigation. If you would like to advertise your pub or restaurant
free of charge within this area please send an email with all the details
to terry@upthecut.co.uk
Our featured pub along the
Rushall canal is the Longhorn
which can be accessed from Moat bridge.
An annual boat gathering
takes place each summer where alot of boats all converge at Longwood
Junction. Here people can walk along the tow path and admire a variety
of boats both old and new. Marquees'are erected which contain a few stalls
where canal related items can be purchased. Boat trips and also available
along the Daw End canal, Longwood Junction is the meeting place of the Rushall
Canal coming up from the Tame Valley and the Daw End canal which joins the
Wyrley & Essington canal at Catshill junction at Brownhills.
Birmingham
Rd. Bridge
Birmingham
Rd. Bridge (looking down the flight)
A
view of locks 5,6 and 7 under the Birmingham road bridge,Sargent's Hill.This
bridge carries the main Walsall to Birmingham Road,the busy A34.The walk
along the towpath here is very pleasant as it is in good order and well
maintained.The walk from Longwood Junction to Rushall Junction is truly
a fine length of urban canal,which would stand comparison with many others
in the country. The phot on the right shows an existing lock keepers cottage.
