Find out how far they’ve come at Summerhill in just two years in this informative film for the Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust

Tom Reid from the Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust has been in touch to remind us that there will be a guided walk of the Summerhill section of the canal they’re working on this Saturday 21st April 2018.

If you’re unaware of the local canal restoration that’s steadily progressing this excellent blog post by Christine Howles explains more about it. The trust run regular work parties and all are very much welcome, whether you’ve a specialist skill or not!

At the moment, the volunteers are not only beavering away on the Summerhill section, on the Walsall Road at Summerhill, but also at several sites, including Borrowcop on the A51 at Lichfield, and other places along the route of the lost line.

To find out more, please pop along to the Lichfield and Hateherton Canal Restoration Trust website here.

Tom Reid wrote:

Image from the Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust.

Canal Trust: Guided walk this weekend!

The Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust is holding a guided walk on the Summerhill section of the restoration project this coming Saturday, 21st April 2018.

Join us for a guided tour of the Summerhill section of the Lichfield Canal. See the huge progress we’ve made this year, with help from corporate volunteers from all over the country, as well as our own volunteers. Find out what’s next in store for this section.

Starting at The Boat Inn, we’ll walk up to the aqueduct and then back to the pub where you’ll be able to buy a hot drink (or something stronger) to warm up.

This is an easy access walk but due to the distance (approx 2 km), it is not suitable for people with mobility issues.

There is no charge for this event, but a donation would be appreciated.

Please make sure you wear suitable footwear as it could be muddy.

Volunteers at work on the Summerhill section of the Lichfield Canal. Image from the Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust.

To find out about individual or corporate volunteering opportunities with Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust, please visit the Trust’s website.