Staffs and Worcs: from Haywood Junction to Radford Bridge

This is the route that I took on Thursday September 6th 2018 when walking the Staffs and Worcs from Haywood Junction to Radford Bridge. It is 8K long.

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

I think this is the public transport that I used to get to the start and/or return from the finish of the walk:

Thursday 0854 Wolverhampton
              train
         0910 Stafford
              walk to Shrewsbury ARrs PH, Eastgate Street
         1000 Shrewsbury Arms
              bus 841 to Uttoxeter
         1020 Canalside Farm

              today's walk from Hayward Junction to Radford Bridge

THursday 1233 Radford Bank Inn PH
              1B
         1245 Stafford
              visit to the "Bird in the Hand" pub
         1401 Stafford
              train
         1413 Wolverhampton

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

	This is a view of the Trent and Mersey at Haywood Junction. I'm walking the Staffs and Worcs and it starts at the bridge on the right of this photo. Photo 0002 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:20:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80495,-2.00908 which is SJ995230 and this point was reached after walking 0.021K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0003 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:21:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80430,-2.00899 which is SJ995230 and this point was reached after walking 0.099K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0005 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:21:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80430,-2.00899 which is SJ995230 and this point was reached after walking 0.099K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0006 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:22:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80405,-2.00909 which is SJ995229 and this point was reached after walking 0.147K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0007 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:23:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80405,-2.00909 which is SJ995229 and this point was reached after walking 0.147K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A view of the Anglo Welsh boat hire place from under Haywood Bridge Photo 0009 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:23:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80403,-2.00917 which is SJ995229 and this point was reached after walking 0.153K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I'm in the right place and I'm going along the right canal Photo 0010 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:24:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80402,-2.00937 which is SJ995229 and this point was reached after walking 0.166K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at Haywood Bridge Photo 0011 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:24:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80406,-2.01000 which is SJ994229 and this point was reached after walking 0.209K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Canal starts by crossing the River Trent Photo 0013 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:26:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80417,-2.01109 which is SJ993230 and this point was reached after walking 0.286K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0014 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:26:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80420,-2.01137 which is SJ993230 and this point was reached after walking 0.305K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another boat aiming for Haywood Junction Photo 0015 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:28:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80438,-2.01378 which is SJ992230 and this point was reached after walking 0.47K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And another Photo 0017 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:30:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80448,-2.01518 which is SJ991230 and this point was reached after walking 0.566K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0018 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:33:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80460,-2.01885 which is SJ988230 and this point was reached after walking 0.816K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Boat 4 Photo 0019 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:35:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80452,-2.02022 which is SJ987230 and this point was reached after walking 0.909K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Boat 5 - it's a busy morning Photo 0021 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:36:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80401,-2.02152 which is SJ986229 and this point was reached after walking 1.016K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Canal goes straight on at this point - you can see boat 6 coming my way - this wide expanse of water is called "Tixall Wide" Photo 0023 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:38:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80314,-2.02237 which is SJ986228 and this point was reached after walking 1.129K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the first of many sightings of heron - but the question is: are all my sightings of the same heron? Two, three, four? Photo 0024 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:41:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80196,-2.02502 which is SJ984227 and this point was reached after walking 1.353K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It takes off Photo 0026 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:42:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80183,-2.02526 which is SJ984227 and this point was reached after walking 1.375K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0030 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:42:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80183,-2.02526 which is SJ984227 and this point was reached after walking 1.375K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And lands again Photo 0031 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:43:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80153,-2.02580 which is SJ984227 and this point was reached after walking 1.426K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A helpful sign warning of the wasps's nest Photo 0032 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:44:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80122,-2.02619 which is SJ983226 and this point was reached after walking 1.468K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Boat 7 Photo 0033 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:46:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80017,-2.02703 which is SJ983225 and this point was reached after walking 1.6K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0034 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:46:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80004,-2.02710 which is SJ983225 and this point was reached after walking 1.615K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Food time Photo 0035 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:51:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79810,-2.03042 which is SJ980223 and this point was reached after walking 1.97K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Boat 8 Photo 0036 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:54:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79648,-2.03176 which is SJ980221 and this point was reached after walking 2.175K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Boat 9 is just entering Tixall Lock. I've seen 9 boats and I've only gone about a mile Photo 0037 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:56:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79560,-2.03360 which is SJ978220 and this point was reached after walking 2.335K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0040 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:56:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79536,-2.03377 which is SJ978220 and this point was reached after walking 2.364K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0041 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 10:59:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79518,-2.03406 which is SJ978220 and this point was reached after walking 2.392K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0042 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:03:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79295,-2.03595 which is SJ977217 and this point was reached after walking 2.674K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0043 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:06:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79267,-2.03851 which is SJ975217 and this point was reached after walking 2.854K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This aqueduct is over the River Sow Photo 0045 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:15:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79102,-2.04257 which is SJ972215 and this point was reached after walking 3.279K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0046 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:16:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79092,-2.04257 which is SJ972215 and this point was reached after walking 3.29K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The River Sow and a Virgin train in the background Photo 0050 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:17:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79090,-2.04256 which is SJ972215 and this point was reached after walking 3.315K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0051 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:20:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.78993,-2.04564 which is SJ970214 and this point was reached after walking 3.589K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0052 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:23:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.78944,-2.04805 which is SJ969213 and this point was reached after walking 3.767K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Bridge 105 is in the village of Milford Photo 0053 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:24:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.78945,-2.04859 which is SJ968213 and this point was reached after walking 3.803K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at bridge 105. Here the towpath crosses from the South side of the Canal to the North side Photo 0054 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:25:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.78976,-2.04967 which is SJ967214 and this point was reached after walking 3.895K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There are lots of Virgin trains on the track alongside the Canal Photo 0057 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:26:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.78994,-2.05061 which is SJ967214 and this point was reached after walking 3.962K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A boat passing Milford Wharf Photo 0058 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:29:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79036,-2.05251 which is SJ966214 and this point was reached after walking 4.103K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another heron ahead Photo 0064 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:31:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79128,-2.05328 which is SJ965215 and this point was reached after walking 4.221K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I get closer but there's another boat coming Photo 0065 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:32:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79145,-2.05368 which is SJ965215 and this point was reached after walking 4.255K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Together we frighten it away Photo 0068 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:32:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79150,-2.05381 which is SJ965215 and this point was reached after walking 4.265K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0069 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:32:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79150,-2.05381 which is SJ965215 and this point was reached after walking 4.265K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0070 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:32:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79150,-2.05381 which is SJ965215 and this point was reached after walking 4.265K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0071 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:32:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79150,-2.05381 which is SJ965215 and this point was reached after walking 4.265K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	But it lands again ... with the boat getting closer Photo 0072 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:33:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79160,-2.05411 which is SJ964216 and this point was reached after walking 4.288K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It doesn't look too bothered by the boat Photo 0073 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:33:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79164,-2.05427 which is SJ964216 and this point was reached after walking 4.3K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I get closer ... Photo 0074 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:33:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79164,-2.05427 which is SJ964216 and this point was reached after walking 4.3K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... and it takes off again Photo 0075 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:33:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79169,-2.05443 which is SJ964216 and this point was reached after walking 4.312K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0076 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:50:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79566,-2.06779 which is SJ955220 and this point was reached after walking 5.343K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0077 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:51:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79569,-2.06796 which is SJ955220 and this point was reached after walking 5.355K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A "working" barge ... Photo 0080 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:54:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79657,-2.07079 which is SJ953221 and this point was reached after walking 5.571K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... with a clunky engine Photo 0084 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:54:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79662,-2.07093 which is SJ953221 and this point was reached after walking 5.582K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0085 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:55:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79662,-2.07093 which is SJ953221 and this point was reached after walking 5.582K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0086 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 11:55:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79702,-2.07137 which is SJ953222 and this point was reached after walking 5.635K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0088 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:02:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79926,-2.07478 which is SJ951224 and this point was reached after walking 5.979K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This may be the same one. Photo 0089 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:05:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80040,-2.07582 which is SJ950225 and this point was reached after walking 6.123K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0090 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:06:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80047,-2.07589 which is SJ950225 and this point was reached after walking 6.132K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0091 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:06:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80053,-2.07595 which is SJ950226 and this point was reached after walking 6.141K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0092 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:06:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80053,-2.07595 which is SJ950226 and this point was reached after walking 6.141K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0093 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:06:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80053,-2.07595 which is SJ950226 and this point was reached after walking 6.141K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0094 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:06:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80053,-2.07595 which is SJ950226 and this point was reached after walking 6.141K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0095 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:07:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80053,-2.07595 which is SJ950226 and this point was reached after walking 6.141K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0096 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:07:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80053,-2.07595 which is SJ950226 and this point was reached after walking 6.141K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0098 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:07:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80060,-2.07601 which is SJ950226 and this point was reached after walking 6.149K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0097 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:07:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80060,-2.07601 which is SJ950226 and this point was reached after walking 6.149K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0099 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:07:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80060,-2.07601 which is SJ950226 and this point was reached after walking 6.149K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0106 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:09:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80093,-2.07675 which is SJ949226 and this point was reached after walking 6.212K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0103 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:09:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80093,-2.07675 which is SJ949226 and this point was reached after walking 6.212K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0104 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:09:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80093,-2.07675 which is SJ949226 and this point was reached after walking 6.212K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0109 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:09:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80093,-2.07675 which is SJ949226 and this point was reached after walking 6.212K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0107 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:09:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80093,-2.07675 which is SJ949226 and this point was reached after walking 6.212K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0111 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:09:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80093,-2.07675 which is SJ949226 and this point was reached after walking 6.212K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A boat approaching bridge 101 that leads to the village of Baswich Photo 0113 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:14:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80235,-2.08110 which is SJ946228 and this point was reached after walking 6.571K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0115 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:17:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80206,-2.08347 which is SJ945227 and this point was reached after walking 6.737K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A sign pointing away from the Canal to Stafford Photo 0117 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:18:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80198,-2.08431 which is SJ944227 and this point was reached after walking 6.796K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is part of a plan to create the Stafford River Link - resurrection of an ancient route using the rivers Penk and Sow for a naviagable route to Stafford Photo 0118 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:18:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80201,-2.08435 which is SJ944227 and this point was reached after walking 6.8K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0119 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:20:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.80191,-2.08464 which is SJ944227 and this point was reached after walking 6.823K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at a moored boat and bridge 99 in the distance Photo 0120 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:33:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79407,-2.09042 which is SJ940218 and this point was reached after walking 7.802K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Bridge 98 is ahead ... Photo 0121 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:36:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79266,-2.09046 which is SJ940217 and this point was reached after walking 7.962K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... and that's the end of today's walking - it was about 5M Photo 0122 was taken on 2018-09-06 at 12:36:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.79248,-2.09054 which is SJ940217 and this point was reached after walking 7.984K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr