BCN: from Horseley Fields Junction (HFJ), WV1 3DT to Sneyd Junction (SnJ), WS3 2LT

This is the route that I took on Wednesday April 17th 2019 when walking the BCN from Horseley Fields Junction (HFJ), WV1 3DT to Sneyd Junction (SnJ), WS3 2LT. It is 11K long.

KML for the above route as a line
KML for the above route as a series of points

The first part of this holiday is along the Wyrley and Essington Canal which has a Wikipedia page. It was originally 24M long extending from Horseley Fields (near Wolverhampton) to Huddlesford Junction (on the Coventry Canal near Lichfield).

The Lichfield and Hatherton Canals Restoration Trust also provide web pages about the Canal. It includes this map.

The Canal has the nickname "Curly Wyrley" because it's a contour canal. The Pearson's guide says "its fidelity to [following] the 473ft contour was absolute until Ogley [Junction] beyond which there were no less than thirty locks in the seven mile stretch down to Huddlesford". These days the Canal is navigable from Horseley Fields to Ogley Junction (OJ). And I plan to walk that during the next three days.

Here are some photos I took. If you want to see a photo in hi-res, click on it.

	For this holiday, I'm staying at a hotel in Birmingham. I start my holiday with a train trip from Birmingham to Wolverhampton followed by a short walk to the start of the W&E canal. This is at Horseley Fields Junction where the W&E branches off the Birmingham Canal, the canal that goes from Birmingham to Wolverhampton. I'm not expecting to see many boats as I walk along the W&E Canal as April is at the start of the holidaymaker's boating season and the Pearson's guide says "the 'Curly Wyrley' remains an unloved canal, and one rarely boated". However, it's a great start to the walk because as I arrive at Horseley Fields Junction, there's a boat turning off the Birmingham Canal to go along the W&E Canal. Photo 0004 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:07:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58495,-2.11310 which is SO924986 and this point was reached after walking 0.806K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0005 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:08:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58549,-2.11257 which is SO925986 and this point was reached after walking 0.884K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0006 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:10:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58606,-2.11128 which is SO926987 and this point was reached after walking 0.995K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The railway line is one of those between Birmingham and Wolverhampton. Photo 0007 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:14:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58786,-2.10745 which is SO928989 and this point was reached after walking 1.345K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Yippee! It's a heron. Photo 0009 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:15:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58871,-2.10676 which is SO929990 and this point was reached after walking 1.452K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The boat (which is just behind me) also goes past it without it flying off. Me thinks I was conned as it's probably made of wood! Photo 0012 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:16:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58896,-2.10661 which is SO929990 and this point was reached after walking 1.482K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0014 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:18:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59020,-2.10601 which is SO929992 and this point was reached after walking 1.628K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's the railway line again. Photo 0015 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:18:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59020,-2.10601 which is SO929992 and this point was reached after walking 1.628K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0018 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:22:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59204,-2.10224 which is SO932994 and this point was reached after walking 1.97K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0019 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:22:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59212,-2.10220 which is SO932994 and this point was reached after walking 1.98K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0020 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:24:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59321,-2.10100 which is SO933995 and this point was reached after walking 2.13K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0021 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:24:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59351,-2.10074 which is SO933995 and this point was reached after walking 2.169K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At New Cross Bridge, the towpath swops sides. Photo 0023 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:30:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59649,-2.09456 which is SO937999 and this point was reached after walking 2.704K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a coot nesting or taking a rest here. The boat behind avoids disturbing it. Photo 0025 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:31:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59678,-2.09325 which is SO938999 and this point was reached after walking 2.806K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Nickelodeon, apub and carvery, in Wednesfield has its own side arm for boats to moor. Photo 0026 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:32:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59677,-2.09301 which is SO938999 and this point was reached after walking 2.822K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Trapmakers Bridge Photo 0027 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:36:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59794,-2.08818 which is SJ941000 and this point was reached after walking 3.182K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0029 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:43:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60062,-2.08230 which is SJ945003 and this point was reached after walking 3.696K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Under Wards Bridge there's a lot of stuff in the canal Photo 0031 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:51:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60369,-2.07766 which is SJ948007 and this point was reached after walking 4.299K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A cup of tea! Photo 0032 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:56:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60699,-2.07780 which is SJ948010 and this point was reached after walking 4.673K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	More junk at Moat House Bridge. Photo 0033 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 15:58:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60768,-2.07707 which is SJ949011 and this point was reached after walking 4.767K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A coot and three baby coots Photo 0035 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 16:02:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60928,-2.07324 which is SJ951013 and this point was reached after walking 5.082K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Devils Elbow Bridge Photo 0037 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 16:06:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.61043,-2.06944 which is SJ954014 and this point was reached after walking 5.377K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0040 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 16:09:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.61031,-2.06680 which is SJ956014 and this point was reached after walking 5.577K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0041 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 16:12:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60999,-2.06278 which is SJ958014 and this point was reached after walking 5.881K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0042 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 16:18:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60814,-2.05877 which is SJ961012 and this point was reached after walking 6.236K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Is this a Wolves supporter? Photo 0046 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 16:20:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60628,-2.05643 which is SJ963009 and this point was reached after walking 6.51K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	More junk at Pool Hayes Bridge Photo 0048 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 16:36:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60430,-2.04633 which is SJ970007 and this point was reached after walking 7.508K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0051 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 16:41:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60254,-2.04197 which is SJ973005 and this point was reached after walking 7.91K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Adam and Eve Bridge Photo 0052 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 16:51:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60303,-2.03288 which is SJ979006 and this point was reached after walking 8.615K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0053 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 17:00:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60280,-2.02543 which is SJ984006 and this point was reached after walking 9.283K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0054 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 17:02:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60261,-2.02398 which is SJ985005 and this point was reached after walking 9.386K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A bridge carrying the M6 over the W&E Canal Photo 0055 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 17:11:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60631,-2.02117 which is SJ987009 and this point was reached after walking 10.023K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A real heron! Whilst I walk pass, it lands and takes off three times. Photo 0058 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 17:18:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.61074,-2.02095 which is SJ987014 and this point was reached after walking 10.562K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0062 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 17:20:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.61196,-2.02176 which is SJ986016 and this point was reached after walking 10.707K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0063 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 17:20:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.61196,-2.02176 which is SJ986016 and this point was reached after walking 10.707K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0067 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 17:20:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.61205,-2.02180 which is SJ986016 and this point was reached after walking 10.718K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0068 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 17:21:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.61264,-2.02216 which is SJ986017 and this point was reached after walking 10.789K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0070 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 17:21:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.61275,-2.02217 which is SJ986017 and this point was reached after walking 10.801K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0072 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 17:21:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.61275,-2.02217 which is SJ986017 and this point was reached after walking 10.801K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Sneyd Junction. The Pearson's guide says "from Sneyd branch canals once proceeded northwards to a number of remote colliery basins". In this photo that's straight on but these days that arm almost immediately ends. The main arm of the W&E Canal goes right at this junction - it goes under the bridge. Photo 0073 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 17:25:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.61462,-2.02306 which is SJ985019 and this point was reached after walking 11.022K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Sneyd Junction is where today's walk ends. Photo 0074 was taken on 2019-04-17 at 17:25:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.61472,-2.02310 which is SJ985019 and this point was reached after walking 11.033K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr