Branches Wyrley and Essington Canal

birchills junction - walsall canal runs right through bridge

the lord hayes branch 0.9 miles (1.5 kilometres) no locks; branch built under 1794 act , abandoned under 1954 act. referred lords hayes or lord hay s branch. branch restored, has been identified suitable route restored hatherton canal in feasibility study carried out atkins. route reconnect hatherton canal grove basin on cannock extension canal had been favoured, met opposition landowners , on environmental grounds, whereas lord hayes route satisfies environmental concerns, preferable landowners, , reduce number of new road bridges needed.

the anglesey branch ogley junction, built feeder in 1800 carry main source of water canal chasewater reservoir, upgraded navigable status in 1850 new mines opened in area. coal continued transported along branch anglesey basin until 1967. end of branch furthest north possible travel on birmingham canal navigations.

there 3 short branches @ gilpins, slough , sandhills, of abandoned.