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Pensnett Canal

The Pensnett Canal joined the Dudley No1 Canals near the southern portal of Dudley Tunnel. It was also known as Lord Ward’s Canal.  Apart from a very short stub at the northern eastern end, the canal is derelict with little prospect of restoration.

Map showing the Pensnett Canal and surrounding waterways

Waterway underfunding

Hundreds of miles of waterways – along with their unique heritage and habitats – are currently starved of funding and rely on constant lobbying by us to safeguard their future.

Sustainable Boating

We want boating on canals and rivers to be more sustainable and – even though the current overall contribution to UK carbon emissions is very small – we want to help reduce emissions on the waterways.

Waterways Heritage at Risk

Britain’s canals and rivers are a unique, living heritage. But that heritage is at risk – from urban development, lack of protection, loss of skills and knowledge and climate change.

You can help Save Waterways Heritage.

Waterway restoration

Restoring the UK’s blue infrastructure – our inherited network of navigable canals and rivers – is good for people and places.