BCN: from Wednesbury (W), DY4 0AF to Birchills Junction (BJ), WS2 7FD

This is the route that I took on Monday April 22nd 2019 when walking the BCN from Wednesbury (W), DY4 0AF to Birchills Junction (BJ), WS2 7FD. It is 13.1K long.

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

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

	I use the metro to get to Wednesbury Parkway ... Photo 0592 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 09:57:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54960,-2.03239 which is SO979946 link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... where it's a short walk to the Walsall Canal Photo 0595 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:05:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55037,-2.03724 which is SO976947 and this point was reached after walking 0.405K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0596 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:05:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55038,-2.03727 which is SO976947 and this point was reached after walking 0.407K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I spot a moorhen taking a long reed presumably to a nest Photo 0598 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:06:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55052,-2.03732 which is SO976947 and this point was reached after walking 0.423K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0599 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:08:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55176,-2.03808 which is SO975949 and this point was reached after walking 0.576K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0601 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:09:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55274,-2.03906 which is SO974950 and this point was reached after walking 0.704K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a branch off to the left. Photo 0602 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:12:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55388,-2.04049 which is SO974951 and this point was reached after walking 0.871K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Accordiing to the Pearson's guide, it's the Bradley branch Photo 0603 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:13:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55405,-2.04086 which is SO973951 and this point was reached after walking 0.903K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0604 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:15:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55500,-2.04260 which is SO972952 and this point was reached after walking 1.067K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0605 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:22:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55888,-2.04764 which is SO969957 and this point was reached after walking 1.648K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I see a moored boat just before ... Photo 0606 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:23:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55946,-2.04791 which is SO968957 and this point was reached after walking 1.716K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... the A41 crosses the Canal in Moxley which has this bridge and ... Photo 0607 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:25:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.56010,-2.04815 which is SO968958 and this point was reached after walking 1.799K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... this bridge as there's a roundabout up above! Photo 0608 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:26:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.56066,-2.04865 which is SO968959 and this point was reached after walking 1.871K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0609 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:40:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.56242,-2.05034 which is SO967961 and this point was reached after walking 2.668K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0610 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:47:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.56645,-2.05343 which is SO965965 and this point was reached after walking 3.191K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0611 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:51:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.56935,-2.05244 which is SO965968 and this point was reached after walking 3.526K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Will this be today's heron? Photo 0616 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:53:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57004,-2.05194 which is SO966969 and this point was reached after walking 3.61K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0618 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:53:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57012,-2.05189 which is SO966969 and this point was reached after walking 3.62K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Porkett's Bridge` Photo 0620 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:56:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57187,-2.05017 which is SO967971 and this point was reached after walking 3.851K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0622 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 10:59:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57248,-2.04938 which is SO967972 and this point was reached after walking 3.942K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0627 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:04:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57498,-2.04587 which is SO970975 and this point was reached after walking 4.311K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another heron? Photo 0628 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:04:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57500,-2.04585 which is SO970975 and this point was reached after walking 4.313K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0630 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:09:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57673,-2.04293 which is SO972977 and this point was reached after walking 4.595K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Midland Road Photo 0633 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:10:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57716,-2.04179 which is SO973977 and this point was reached after walking 4.688K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0635 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:11:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57729,-2.04159 which is SO973977 and this point was reached after walking 4.707K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's a bit messy in the canal at this point Photo 0636 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:12:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57784,-2.04017 which is SO974978 and this point was reached after walking 4.827K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0637 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:16:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57910,-2.03676 which is SO976979 and this point was reached after walking 5.099K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0638 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:18:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57971,-2.03465 which is SO977980 and this point was reached after walking 5.261K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0639 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:19:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57940,-2.03396 which is SO978980 and this point was reached after walking 5.319K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0640 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:20:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57922,-2.03355 which is SO978979 and this point was reached after walking 5.353K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0641 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:20:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57894,-2.03328 which is SO978979 and this point was reached after walking 5.39K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0642 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:21:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57899,-2.03341 which is SO978979 and this point was reached after walking 5.4K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0643 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:22:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57861,-2.03260 which is SO979979 and this point was reached after walking 5.477K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The sign with the yellow surround scaringly says "Radiation Detection Systems" Photo 0645 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:28:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57673,-2.02809 which is SO982977 and this point was reached after walking 5.859K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0646 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:29:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57657,-2.02728 which is SO982976 and this point was reached after walking 5.923K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0647 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:31:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57673,-2.02514 which is SO984977 and this point was reached after walking 6.07K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's an aqueduct ahead ... Photo 0649 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:34:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57704,-2.02347 which is SO985977 and this point was reached after walking 6.193K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... where the Canal crosses the railway line between Birmingham and Wolverhampton Photo 0653 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:35:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57721,-2.02292 which is SO985977 and this point was reached after walking 6.24K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0655 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:37:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57734,-2.02230 which is SO986977 and this point was reached after walking 6.286K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0658 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:41:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57797,-2.01995 which is SO987978 and this point was reached after walking 6.463K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's another aqueduct ahead. Photo 0659 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:43:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57801,-2.01781 which is SO989978 and this point was reached after walking 6.613K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's the James Bridge Aqueduct that crosses over Bentley Mill Way and the River Tame Photo 0664 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:44:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57792,-2.01664 which is SO990978 and this point was reached after walking 6.693K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's a rather messy canal just before it crosses the M6 Photo 0667 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:46:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57782,-2.01462 which is SO991978 and this point was reached after walking 6.833K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	On the right behind the bridge, you can just see the faint outline of the dome of Nanaksar Gurdwara, a Sikh temple in the Pleck area Of Walsall Photo 0669 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 11:57:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57522,-2.00376 which is SO998975 and this point was reached after walking 7.662K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Pearson's guide says this is a "former canal warehouse" Photo 0673 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:04:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57676,-1.99980 which is SP001977 and this point was reached after walking 7.999K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0674 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:04:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57679,-1.99959 which is SP001977 and this point was reached after walking 8.014K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This side arm has a barge needing a lot of attention! Photo 0676 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:05:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57699,-1.99873 which is SP002977 and this point was reached after walking 8.076K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0677 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:06:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57729,-1.99796 which is SP002977 and this point was reached after walking 8.138K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Approaching Walsall Junction where there's the Walsall Town Arm, a branch of the Walsall Canal that goes off to Walsall itself - that's where I'm going next Photo 0678 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:17:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58347,-1.99293 which is SP006984 and this point was reached after walking 8.967K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At Walsall Junction, there's this chimney which has ... Photo 0681 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:18:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58370,-1.99283 which is SP006984 and this point was reached after walking 9.002K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... this sign on its side Photo 0682 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:18:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58383,-1.99278 which is SP006984 and this point was reached after walking 9.017K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A barge moored at the start of the Walsall Town Arm Photo 0684 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:20:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58532,-1.99186 which is SP006986 and this point was reached after walking 9.206K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And next to it is this boat belonging to the Canal and River Trust Photo 0685 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:20:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58537,-1.99174 which is SP007986 and this point was reached after walking 9.216K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a modern pub on the other bank called the "Waterfront" but with no easy way of getting to it Photo 0686 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:21:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58548,-1.99162 which is SP007986 and this point was reached after walking 9.231K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Nearby, this looks like it was planned to be the place for a bridge Photo 0687 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:22:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58555,-1.99045 which is SP007986 and this point was reached after walking 9.314K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Approaching the Town Wharf Photo 0688 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:24:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58553,-1.98828 which is SP009986 and this point was reached after walking 9.47K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the Town Wharf Photo 0689 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:26:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58571,-1.98694 which is SP010987 and this point was reached after walking 9.616K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	One of the berths has the remnants of a boat - two police officers and a member of the Canal and River Trust are in attendance Photo 0690 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:26:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58571,-1.98690 which is SP010987 and this point was reached after walking 9.619K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I think the bits in the water are more bits of the damaged boat Photo 0691 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:28:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58547,-1.98681 which is SP010986 and this point was reached after walking 9.72K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Back at Walsall Junction, I take another photo of the chimney Photo 0693 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:35:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58431,-1.99306 which is SP006985 and this point was reached after walking 10.304K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I'm now going to Birchills Junction Photo 0694 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:35:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58455,-1.99299 which is SP006985 and this point was reached after walking 10.33K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is lock 8 of the Walsall Locks that raises the Walsall Canal by 65 feet from the 408 foot contour to the 473 foot contour Photo 0697 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:37:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58529,-1.99291 which is SP006986 and this point was reached after walking 10.415K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It has a notice about water shortage Photo 0698 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:38:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58559,-1.99295 which is SP006986 and this point was reached after walking 10.448K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0702 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:39:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58562,-1.99299 which is SP006986 and this point was reached after walking 10.452K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Wolverhampton Road Bridge Photo 0703 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:39:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58605,-1.99311 which is SP006987 and this point was reached after walking 10.501K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is lock 7 Photo 0705 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:40:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58635,-1.99330 which is SP006987 and this point was reached after walking 10.55K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0706 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:41:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58650,-1.99327 which is SP006987 and this point was reached after walking 10.574K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Pearson's guide says "alongside lock 7, the old Albion flour mill has been converted into stylisth apartments". Photo 0707 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:43:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58677,-1.99341 which is SP005988 and this point was reached after walking 10.612K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Unlike the other locks, lock 6 strangely has two bottom gates Photo 0712 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:45:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58737,-1.99352 which is SP005988 and this point was reached after walking 10.692K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Like most of the locks, lock 5 has just one bottom gate Photo 0714 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:47:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58815,-1.99379 which is SP005989 and this point was reached after walking 10.784K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0716 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:49:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58899,-1.99399 which is SP005990 and this point was reached after walking 10.884K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 4 with the other three locks not far behind Photo 0717 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:49:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58904,-1.99401 which is SP005990 and this point was reached after walking 10.889K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the top lock of the Walsall Locks Photo 0720 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:54:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59217,-1.99353 which is SP005994 and this point was reached after walking 11.254K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0721 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:55:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59247,-1.99348 which is SP005994 and this point was reached after walking 11.287K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	One of the buildings alongside Lock 1 Photo 0724 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:59:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59245,-1.99359 which is SP005994 and this point was reached after walking 11.398K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another building alongside Lock 1 Photo 0725 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 12:59:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59252,-1.99355 which is SP005994 and this point was reached after walking 11.405K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Time for a break - I'm off to the Rose and Crown ... Photo 0728 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 13:02:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59149,-1.99514 which is SP004993 and this point was reached after walking 11.597K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... for a pint of Pale Brummie Photo 0729 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 13:12:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59131,-1.99566 which is SP004993 and this point was reached after walking 12.029K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The staff and locals are very friendly. Photo 0730 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 13:42:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59132,-1.99529 which is SP004993 and this point was reached after walking 12.112K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the first of several barges moored just aboce Lock 1 Photo 0731 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 13:45:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59306,-1.99349 which is SP005995 and this point was reached after walking 12.354K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0732 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 13:46:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59317,-1.99343 which is SP005995 and this point was reached after walking 12.368K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0733 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 13:46:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59362,-1.99346 which is SP005995 and this point was reached after walking 12.419K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0734 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 13:47:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59372,-1.99342 which is SP005995 and this point was reached after walking 12.431K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Rayboulds Bridge Photo 0735 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 13:49:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59513,-1.99497 which is SP004997 and this point was reached after walking 12.621K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Aqueduct ahead Photo 0736 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 13:52:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59703,-1.99680 which is SP003999 and this point was reached after walking 12.869K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It looks as if the aqueduct crosses a disused railway track Photo 0737 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 13:53:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59747,-1.99702 which is SP0031000 and this point was reached after walking 12.92K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Approaching Birchills Junction ... Photo 0738 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 13:54:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59861,-1.99772 which is SK003001 and this point was reached after walking 13.06K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... which is the end of today's walk Photo 0740 was taken on 2019-04-22 at 13:55:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59864,-1.99779 which is SK002001 and this point was reached after walking 13.066K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr