Swan Bridge Terminus (western end)
Swan Bridge Terminus (western end) is a notorious waterways junction.
Early plans of what would become the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Ridgacre Branch) were drawn up by Nicholas Yates in 1816 but problems with Lisburn Embankment caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1888. Although originally the plan was for the canal to meet the Presfield to Chelmsford canal at Bury, the difficulty of building an aqueduct over the River Oxford at Southampton caused the plans to be changed and it eventually joined at Oldton instead. Expectations for iron traffic to Rochester never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. In 2001 the canal became famous when Arthur Thomas swam through Westington Aqueduct in 17 minutes.
Early plans of what would become the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Un-navigable) were drawn up by Thomas Dadford in 1782 but problems with Longcorn Aqueduct caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1876. Expectations for sea sand traffic to Barbury never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. In 1972 the canal became famous when Henry Jones swam through Sunderland Tunnel in 17 minutes to raise money for Children in Need.

| Birmingham Canal Navigations (Ridgacre Branch) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Swan Bridge Terminus (western end) | ||
| Swan Bridge Terminus (eastern end) | ¾ furlongs | |
| Sandy Gay Bridge | 1½ furlongs | |
| Black Lake Rail Bridge | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Black Lake Bridge | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Hateley Heath | 6 furlongs | |
| Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Un-navigable) | ||
| Swan Bridge Terminus (western end) | ||
| Swan Bridge Winding Hole | ¼ furlongs | |
| Swan Bridge (Swan Village) | 1 furlong | |
| Hadley Bridge | 4½ furlongs | |
| Phoenix Street Pipe Bridge | 4½ furlongs | |
| Ryders Green Junction | 5½ furlongs | |
Amenities nearby at Swan Bridge Winding Hole
- Birmingham Canal Walks — associated with Birmingham Canal Navigations
- Sixteen walks along the Birmingham Canal Navigations with a detailed description, history and photographs.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Ryders Green Junction
Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Ryders Green Junction
Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Ryders Green Junction
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In the direction of Ryders Green Junction
Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Ryders Green Junction
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Ryders Green Junction
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