Messing about on the River or Canal in the West Midlands

A proud “Brummie” (a person born or raised in Birmingham) will tell you that there are more Canals in their home City than in Venice Italy!  The expanse and variety of different waterways in the West Midlands offers even the most discerning of water lover the opportunity to participate in sporting activities or to just have some fun.  Messing about on the River or one of the many local Canals is a favourite pastime enjoyed by many visitors and residents alike.

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Living in this diverse, picturesque area offers any discerning home owner the unique opportunity to live near several prosperous, thriving waterways and a big City. If your home is getting too small for your ever growing family but you don’t want to move then get in touch with several House Extensions Birmingham companies and discuss options on how to extend your current residence. After a stressful week at work and needing some time to relax you will have the perfect place to let off steam on your doorstep.  Take your faithful dog for a walk along the towpath, cycle along the quiet, peaceful stretch of River or Canal of your choice or take a boat trip along the calm waters.

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Water is well known to calm the most stressful and anxious of souls so take the opportunity to indulge in an activity that will not only be fun but therapeutic also. The sparkling, reflective surface of the calm waters will uplift and carry you through the following week until you can come again.