Bittel is situated in Worcestershire between Barnt Green to the south and the Birmmingham district of Longbridge to the north. The location on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal provides boaters with a great base from which to explore the Heart of England.
The nearby Bittell Reservoirs, built to keep the Worcestershire & Birmingham Canal in water, now provide a haven for wildlife, as well as sailing, fishing and windsurfing.
The site is 258 metres long and provides space for up to 13 vessels, some with an electrical hook up and others without.
- Site Facilities
- Drinking Water
- Nearest Road
- From Junction 2 of the M42 motorway take the A441 towards Birmingham. After a mile take the first left from the traffic island onto the B4120 and follow for two miles. At the next traffic island turn right towards Barnt Green. After crossing over the canal take a right turn into the access road for the reservoir and the mooring site. The site is on the main line canal as it crosses the dam of the Canal & River Trust Bittell Reservoir. The moorings run alongside the access road to the reservoir cottage.
- Nearest Station
- Barnt Green
- Nearest Town
- Birmingham
- Additional Information
- There are 3 on site water points, which are for the use of all boaters. Please note that there are no refuse facilities at this site. The nearest Elsan disposal point and refuse facilities can be found at Tardebigge Wharf. Car parking is not available at this site so moorers must make alternative arrangements. Mooring rings are spaced at 5 metre intervals. The gates on the access track are secured by a standard CRT padlock. The site is mid-way between the villages of Barnt Green and Alvechurch, both of which have a good selection of shops, banks, a post office, and pubs. Leisure Use Only This site is intended for leisure use. Overnight stays and occasional longer visits are welcome, but it is not suitable for full-time residential use and lacks planning consent or infrastructure for long-term living.” What3Words: ///chats.sample.deeds
- Waterway
- Worcester & Birmingham Canal
- Access Restrictions
- All customer items must be stored on the boat and not on any of the surrounding land areas at the mooring site.
- Car Parking
- None/Public Road
- Facilities Block
- No
- Gated Access
- BW Key
- Grade
- Basic
- Viewing Arrangements
- The site can be seen from the towpath opposite but access to view the site must be by prior arrangement with the mooring manager.
- Drinking Water
0303 040 40 40
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk
waterside.mooring-enquiries@canalrivertrust.org.uk