At Wombourne, a ten minute wall will take you to some good shops including an award winning butcher. Compton has some convenient shops including a few shops including a well stocked Spar and laundrette but the pubs didn't do much for us. The chandlers opposite is reasonably stocked and prices are quite good. The Round Oak is a typical modern place and serves Banks's. As you pass the entrance to the BCN and Shropshire Union canals, keep an eye open for boats pulling out in front of you. .
Coven shops are ten minutes walk from the canal.
There is a butcher, paper shop with a small section of groceries and a good ironmonger. We didn't think much of the the Anchor , a large and modern steakhouse. The round house at Gailey Wharf is a lovely building and contains a good canal shop. Penkridge is a good place to moor and the Boat serves a fair pint of Ansells but my favourite is the Cross Keys which served a wonderful pint of Bass. The Star in the town is very attractive and the Banks's is good.