| Rushall: The Rushall canal runs from the Tame Valley canal at Rushall Junction up to Longwood Junction where it meets the Daw end canal. It has nine locks and passes through some scenic country side with some nice pubs situated along the route. |
 Rushall Junction |
 Longwood Lock keepers Cottage |
 Hayhead Wood |
| The Rushall Canal, known as "The Ganzies" by working boatman, was built in 1847 to connect the Daw End Branch with the Tame Valley Canal in order to capture the coal trade from Cannock Mines. From Longwood Junction the flight of nine locks drops 65 feet to Rushall Junction, passing through some of the best kept countryside and gardens along its length. For more infomation on this canal please go to the history page. Hay Head Wood: Between 1800 and 1965 stone from the Barr limestone seam was slowly burnt in kilns on this site, It was then shipped out via the Daw End Branch canal / Rushall canal. A canal spur was created from the junction leading to a canal turning basin which still can be seen today within the wood which is now a nature reserve. |
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