Lyons Boatyard 
Lyons Boatyard is on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section).
Early plans of what would become the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) were drawn up by John Smeaton in 1888 but problems with Arun Aqueduct caused delays and it was finally opened on 17 September 1782. Orginally intended to run to Poleworth, the canal was never completed beyond Northampton. Expectations for manure traffic to Blackburn were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. Although proposals to close the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) were submitted to parliament in 1972, water transfer to the treatment works at Bradford kept it open. The 9 mile section between Wakefield and Wolverhampton was closed in 1888 after a breach at Bolton. "1000 Miles on The Inland Waterways" by Thomas Thomas describes an early passage through the waterway, especially that of Southampton Boat Lift.

| Yardley Wood Visitor Moorings | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Yardley Wood Winding Hole | 4¼ furlongs | |
| Yardley Wood Water Point | 4 furlongs | |
| Yardley Wood Pipe Bridge | 3 furlongs | |
| Warstock Lane Bridge No 4 | 3 furlongs | |
| Lyons Boatyard | ||
| Limekiln Arm | 1 furlong | |
| The Horseshoe PH | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Limekiln Lane Bridge No 3 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Millpool Hill Pipe Bridge | 1½ furlongs | |
| Brandwood Tunnel (eastern entrance) | 7¾ furlongs | |
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In the direction of King's Norton Junction
In the direction of Kingswood Junction (south)
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
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![Driveway to cottage on canal. Upgraded to enable a car to drive a short way down towpath from road/pub - hence barriers - see [[[605062]]] for previous view minus barriersPleisure boat approaching from Yardley Wood on Stratford upon Avon canal. by Michael Westley – 12 May 2011](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/40/64/2406413_0976be06_120x120.jpg)







![Milestone, Stratford Canal. Original mile peg placed by the Stratford on Avon Canal Society, 100 metres NW of the Horseshoes pub, a tall remnant from days of GWR ownership, typically using old broad gauge rails for the post.Close-up view of the modern mile peg is [[8206166]].Inscription: Kings / Norton / 2 / Miles / SONACS(original) Milestone Society National ID: tbc(modern) Milestone Society National ID: SAC-02 by Mr Red – 03 December 2025](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/08/20/61/8206174_b434c00d_120x120.jpg)
![Milestone, Stratford Canal. 1960s vintage mile peg on the towpath placed by the Stratford on Avon Canal Society. Near the image at [[605062]] which is 100 metres NW of the Horseshoes pub.Inscription: Kings / Norton / 2 / Miles / SONACSMilestone Society National ID: SAC-02 by Mr Red – 03 December 2025](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/08/20/61/8206166_4dc01376_120x120.jpg)














