Former Waterways Office (Peel's Wharf) 
Peels Wharf, Lichfield Street, Fazeley Junction B78 3QZ, United Kingdom
Former Waterways Office (Peel's Wharf) is on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - along route of Coventry Canal) just past the junction with The Louth Navigation.
Early plans of what would become the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - along route of Coventry Canal) were drawn up by Thomas Telford in 1782 but problems with Newbury Cutting caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1835. Expectations for manure traffic to York were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. The Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - along route of Coventry Canal) was closed in 1955 when Prescorn Embankment collapsed. According to John Wood's "Haunted Waterways" Youtube channel, Blackburn Aqueduct is haunted by a shrieking ghost that has no language but a cry.
Former Waterways Office (Peel's Wharf)
is a minor waterways place
on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - along route of Coventry Canal) between
Fazeley Junction (Junction of Birmingham and Fazeley and Coventry Canals) (1 furlong
to the east) and
Whittington Brook (Junction of B&F with Coventry Canal (Detached Portion)) (5 miles and 3 furlongs
to the northwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Fazeley Junction is Fazeley Visitor Moorings;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Whittington Brook is Peel's Wharf (Long-term moorings (permit holders only));
a few yards
away.
Mooring here is excellent (this is a really good mooring), mooring rings or bollards are available. The mooring along here is extensive, further than the photo's show and also extends across the other sides of Fazely Junction.
Fazeley Junction  | 1 furlong | |
| Fazeley Junction Waterpoint | ¾ furlongs | |
| Three Tuns Inn | ½ furlongs | |
| Fazeley Visitor Moorings | ¼ furlongs | |
| Former Waterways Office (Peel's Wharf) | ||
| Peel's Wharf | a few yards | |
| Bonehill Road Bridge | 4 furlongs | |
| Bonehill Winding Hole | 4 furlongs | |
| Fazeley Bypass Bridge | 5¼ furlongs | |
| Ventura Retail Park Moorings | 6¾ furlongs | |
Amenities here
Bus stop (Broomfield Avenue)
Amenities nearby at Fazeley Visitor Moorings
Bus stop (Westmorland Close)
Amenities nearby at Peel's Wharf
Bus stop (Broomfield Avenue)
Bus stop (Devonshire Drive)
Bus stop (Drayton Manor Cricket Club)
Bus stop (Fallow Road)
Bus stop (Reindeer Road)
Bus stop (Suffolk Way)
Bus stop (Yorksand Road)
- Birmingham Canal Walks — associated with Birmingham Canal Navigations
- Sixteen walks along the Birmingham Canal Navigations with a detailed description, history and photographs.
- Birmingham and Fazeley Canal | Heritage Guide — associated with Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal)
- Explore the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, a 15-mile Smeaton waterway opened in 1789, linking Birmingham to the Coventry Canal at Fazeley.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Whittington Brook
Kings Orchard Marina — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Kings Orchard Marina
Streethay Wharf — 7 miles, 6½ furlongs away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Streethay Wharf
Fradley Visitor Moorings (48 hour) — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Visitor Moorings (48 hour)
Fradley Swing Bridge — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Swing Bridge
Shop and Marine Services at Fradley Junction — 10 miles, 7¼ furlongs away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Fradley to Great Haywood) to Shop and Marine Services at Fradley Junction
Fradley Visitor Centre — 11 miles and 1 lock away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Visitor Centre
Fradley Canalside Café — 11 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Canalside Café
Gaskells Bridge No 46 — 13 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Gaskells Bridge No 46
Ash Tree Bridge Water Point — 16 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Fradley to Great Haywood) to Ash Tree Bridge Water Point
Barton Turn Visitor Moorings — 16 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Barton Turn Visitor Moorings
In the direction of Fazeley Junction
Fazeley Junction — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Fazeley Junction
Bodymoor Heath Wharf — 3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Bodymoor Heath Wharf
Bradley Green Services — 8 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Bradley Green Services
Dunton Wharf — 5 miles, 7 furlongs and 10 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Dunton Wharf
Baddesley Basin — 10 miles, ¼ furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Baddesley Basin
Atherstone Lock No 5 — 10 miles, 3½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Atherstone Lock No 5
Minworth Services — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Minworth Services
Atherstone Top Lock Winding Hole — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Atherstone Top Lock Winding Hole
C&RT Hartshill Maintenance Yard and Wharf — 12 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to C&RT Hartshill Maintenance Yard and Wharf
Cuckoo Wharf — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Cuckoo WharfNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Whittington Brook
Fradley Visitor Centre — 11 miles and 1 lock away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Visitor Centre
LMS Railway Interchange Basins — 15 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Huddlesford Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Lichfield Canal (Under Restoration)) to Ogley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wyrley and Essington Canal) to LMS Railway Interchange Basins
Aldridge Marina — 17 miles and 30 locks away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Huddlesford Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Lichfield Canal (Under Restoration)) to Ogley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wyrley and Essington Canal) to Catshill Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Daw End Branch) to Aldridge Marina
In the direction of Fazeley Junction
Bodymoor Heath Wharf — 3 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Bodymoor Heath Wharf
Bradley Green Services — 8 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Bradley Green Services
Minworth Services — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Minworth Services
Atherstone Top Lock Winding Hole — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Atherstone Top Lock Winding Hole
Perry Barr Top Lock Services — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Salford Junction (north), then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Tame Valley Canal) to Perry Barr Top Lock Services
Farmers Bridge Lock No 8 — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Farmers Bridge Lock No 8
Cambrian Wharf Services — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Farmers Bridge Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Cambrian Wharf Services
Worcester Bar — 15 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Farmers Bridge Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Worcester Bar
Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Farmers Bridge Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Engine Arm Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Engine Arm) to Handsworth Wharf Winding HoleNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Whittington Brook
Fradley Visitor Centre — 11 miles and 1 lock away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Fradley Visitor Centre
LMS Railway Interchange Basins — 15 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 30 locks away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Huddlesford Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Lichfield Canal (Under Restoration)) to Ogley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wyrley and Essington Canal) to LMS Railway Interchange Basins
In the direction of Fazeley Junction
Alvecote Marina — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Alvecote Marina
Bradley Green Services — 8 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Bradley Green Services
Minworth Services — 9 miles, ½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Minworth Services
Atherstone Top Lock Winding Hole — 10 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Atherstone Top Lock Winding Hole
Cuckoo Wharf — 12 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Cuckoo Wharf
Springwood Haven Marina — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Springwood Haven Marina
Perry Barr Top Lock Services — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Salford Junction (north), then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Tame Valley Canal) to Perry Barr Top Lock Services
Cambrian Wharf Services — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Farmers Bridge Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Cambrian Wharf Services
Worcester Bar — 15 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Farmers Bridge Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Worcester Bar
Holliday Wharf — 15 miles, 7½ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Farmers Bridge Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Holliday Wharf
Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Farmers Bridge Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Engine Arm Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Engine Arm) to Handsworth Wharf Winding HoleNearest place to turn
In the direction of Whittington Brook
Peel's Wharf — a few yards away
On this waterway in the direction of Whittington Brook
Bonehill Winding Hole — 4 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Whittington Brook
Tamhorn Winding Hole — 4 miles, 2 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Whittington Brook
Huddlesford Junction — 6 miles, 7 furlongs away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Huddlesford Junction
Kings Orchard Marina — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Kings Orchard Marina
Streethay Wharf — 7 miles, 6½ furlongs away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Streethay Wharf
Fradley Junction — 10 miles, 7 furlongs away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Junction
Cricket Lane Winding Hole — 8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Huddlesford Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Lichfield Canal (Under Restoration)) to Cricket Lane Winding Hole
Kings Bromley Waterside and Marina — 13 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Fradley to Great Haywood) to Kings Bromley Waterside and Marina
In the direction of Fazeley Junction
Fazeley Junction — 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Fazeley Junction
Fazeley Mill Marina — 4¼ furlongs away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Fazeley Mill Marina
Coleshill Road Bridge Winding hole — 5 furlongs away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Coleshill Road Bridge Winding hole
Curdworth Winding Hole — 3 miles, 1¼ furlongs away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Curdworth Winding Hole
Glascote Dock — 1 mile, 5 furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Glascote Dock
Glascote Winding Hole — 1 mile, 7¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Glascote Winding Hole
Amington Winding Hole — 3 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Amington Winding Hole
Alvecote Marina — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Alvecote Marina
Samuel Barlow Winding Hole — 4 miles and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Samuel Barlow Winding Hole
Bradley Green Winding Hole — 8 miles, 2¾ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Bradley Green Winding Hole
Winding Hole above Curdworth Top Lock — 6 miles and 11 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Winding Hole above Curdworth Top LockNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Whittington Brook
Aldridge Marina — 17 miles and 30 locks away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Huddlesford Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Lichfield Canal (Under Restoration)) to Ogley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wyrley and Essington Canal) to Catshill Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Daw End Branch) to Aldridge Marina
In the direction of Fazeley Junction
Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole — 19 miles, 2½ furlongs and 41 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Farmers Bridge Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Engine Arm Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Engine Arm) to Handsworth Wharf Winding HoleNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Whittington Brook
Kings Orchard Marina — 7 miles, 4¼ furlongs away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Kings Orchard Marina
Streethay Wharf — 7 miles, 6½ furlongs away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Streethay Wharf
Kings Bromley Waterside and Marina — 13 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Fradley to Great Haywood) to Kings Bromley Waterside and Marina
Barton Marina — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel to Whittington Brook, then on the Coventry Canal (Detached Portion) to Fradley Junction, then on the Trent and Mersey Canal (Main Line - Burton to Fradley) to Barton Marina
In the direction of Fazeley Junction
Narrowcraft Boat Services — 3 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Narrowcraft Boat Services
Springwood Haven Marina — 14 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Springwood Haven Marina
Boot Wharf — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 13 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Coventry Canal (Main Line - Hawkesbury to Fazeley) to Boot Wharf
Sherborne Wharf Services — 15 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 38 locks away
Travel to Fazeley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Farmers Bridge Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Sherborne Wharf ServicesDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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