This is the route that I took on Wednesday September 12th 2018 when walking the Staffs and Worcs from Cookley to Stourport on Severn. It is 13.9K 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:
Wed 11:31 AM Wolverhampton 11:40 AM Smethwick Galton Bridge 11:52 AM Smethwick Galton Bridge HL Kidderminster 12:17 PM Walk About 7 min 12:55 PM Oxford Street (Stand B) Bus9C Caunsall Portway Place 1:15 PM Walk About 6 min WALK from Cookley to Stourport on Severn 1730 High Street, Stourport Bus 3 1748 Kidderminster bus station 1750 Kidderminster bus station Bus 125 1752 Lorne Street, Kidderminster 1800 Kidderminster railway station Train 1829 Smethwick HL 1847 Smethwick Train 1905 Wolverhampton
Here are some photos I took. If you want to see a photo in hi-res, click on it.
![]() | En route to the Cookley, I've a few moments to spare - so I pop into the Severn Valley Railway at Kidderminster where I see 43106 in steam Photo 0744 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 12:16:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41767,-2.23054 which is SO844800 link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0745 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 12:17:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41767,-2.23054 which is SO844800 link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0746 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 12:17:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41767,-2.23054 which is SO844800 link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0747 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 12:17:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41767,-2.23054 which is SO844800 link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0748 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 12:18:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41767,-2.23054 which is SO844800 link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0749 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 12:18:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41767,-2.23054 which is SO844800 link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Looking back at Cookley Tunnel which is where today's walk starts Photo 0752 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:30:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.42163,-2.23440 which is SO842804 and this point was reached after walking 0.593K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Close to the Tunnel, there's a factory turning [sic] out these parts Photo 0753 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:31:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.42127,-2.23521 which is SO841804 and this point was reached after walking 0.664K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Here's the factory - it used to use a branch off the Canal Photo 0757 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:34:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.42079,-2.23529 which is SO841803 and this point was reached after walking 0.719K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Three canoes Photo 0758 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:34:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.42067,-2.23527 which is SO841803 and this point was reached after walking 0.732K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | What's this? Photo 0762 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:36:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.42003,-2.23538 which is SO841803 and this point was reached after walking 0.804K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0771 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:38:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41999,-2.23538 which is SO841802 and this point was reached after walking 0.809K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0773 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:38:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41999,-2.23538 which is SO841802 and this point was reached after walking 0.809K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0774 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:38:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41999,-2.23538 which is SO841802 and this point was reached after walking 0.809K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | I get to Depdale Lock just as this boat is leaving Photo 0776 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:40:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41953,-2.23646 which is SO840802 and this point was reached after walking 0.917K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0779 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:47:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41954,-2.23638 which is SO840802 and this point was reached after walking 0.964K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | I hang around the lock waiting for it to fill as the Snugone is going the same way Photo 0780 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:49:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41950,-2.23646 which is SO840802 and this point was reached after walking 0.971K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Looking back at the Depdale Lock - this boat is waiting for the other way to leave Photo 0782 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:50:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41940,-2.23768 which is SO839802 and this point was reached after walking 1.055K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0783 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:51:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41940,-2.23800 which is SO839802 and this point was reached after walking 1.086K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The Canal goes all the way round this rocky outcrop in order to avoid blasting it away - you can see this by looking at this point in Google Maps Photo 0786 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:54:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.42015,-2.24018 which is SO838803 and this point was reached after walking 1.271K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Another boat coming towards me Photo 0791 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 13:58:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41823,-2.24081 which is SO837801 and this point was reached after walking 1.555K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0792 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:03:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41549,-2.23965 which is SO838797 and this point was reached after walking 1.896K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0793 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:04:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41479,-2.24012 which is SO838797 and this point was reached after walking 1.981K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Here there is rock on both sides of the Canal Photo 0798 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:08:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41384,-2.24266 which is SO836796 and this point was reached after walking 2.209K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | A property with a mooring that's been made big enough for a bigger boat when they next upgrade! Photo 0803 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:09:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41344,-2.24372 which is SO835795 and this point was reached after walking 2.294K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Another boat coming towards me. Photo 0805 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:13:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41228,-2.24753 which is SO833794 and this point was reached after walking 2.594K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0806 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:14:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41201,-2.24793 which is SO832794 and this point was reached after walking 2.636K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Advertising "Winter Warmers" but I thought it was Autumn Photo 0807 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:16:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41042,-2.24971 which is SO831792 and this point was reached after walking 2.852K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | A church at Wolverley Photo 0808 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:18:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41016,-2.24993 which is SO831792 and this point was reached after walking 2.912K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Here's the Snugone having just entered Wolverley Lock with onlookers from the pub called "The Lock" Photo 0810 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:28:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.41012,-2.24992 which is SO831792 and this point was reached after walking 2.994K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | And here's a boat waiting for the Snugone to leave - it's a busy day for boats Photo 0811 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:31:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.40958,-2.25021 which is SO831791 and this point was reached after walking 3.058K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | "Oil and grease sold here" Photo 0812 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:32:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.40891,-2.25048 which is SO831790 and this point was reached after walking 3.136K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The greenhouse end of this boat Photo 0813 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:33:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.40855,-2.25078 which is SO830790 and this point was reached after walking 3.181K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The Canal goes round another rock Photo 0815 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:35:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.40774,-2.25177 which is SO830789 and this point was reached after walking 3.296K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | As I mentioned yesterday, the River Stour accompanies the Canal all the way to Stourport Photo 0816 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:37:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.40679,-2.25229 which is SO829788 and this point was reached after walking 3.44K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Another boat coming towards me Photo 0819 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:39:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.40562,-2.25194 which is SO830787 and this point was reached after walking 3.581K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Fisherman No. 1 Photo 0821 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:40:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.40508,-2.25194 which is SO830786 and this point was reached after walking 3.641K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Wolverley Court Lock Photo 0824 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:43:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.40317,-2.25187 which is SO830784 and this point was reached after walking 3.858K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Having just gone down Wolverley Court Lock, this boat has a little difficulty in leaving the bank as the Canals bends around to the left Photo 0825 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:43:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.40308,-2.25182 which is SO830784 and this point was reached after walking 3.869K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0827 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:51:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.39897,-2.24650 which is SO833779 and this point was reached after walking 4.495K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | A strange 70' winding hole Photo 0828 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:52:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.39866,-2.24639 which is SO833779 and this point was reached after walking 4.529K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0830 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:54:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.39747,-2.24751 which is SO833777 and this point was reached after walking 4.692K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Another boat coming towards me Photo 0831 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:57:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.39652,-2.25044 which is SO831776 and this point was reached after walking 4.925K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Houses encroach on both sides Photo 0832 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 14:58:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.39635,-2.25120 which is SO830776 and this point was reached after walking 4.981K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | And another Photo 0834 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:03:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.39316,-2.25316 which is SO829773 and this point was reached after walking 5.404K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0835 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:05:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.39204,-2.25359 which is SO828771 and this point was reached after walking 5.537K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Busy ... Photo 0837 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:06:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.39140,-2.25295 which is SO829771 and this point was reached after walking 5.62K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | ... busy Photo 0838 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:07:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.39070,-2.25228 which is SO829770 and this point was reached after walking 5.711K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | St Mary's and All Saints Church in Kidderminster Photo 0840 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:09:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38992,-2.25177 which is SO830769 and this point was reached after walking 5.806K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Here there's an aqueduct for the River Stour to be East of the Canal to West of the Canal Photo 0842 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:10:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38960,-2.25183 which is SO830769 and this point was reached after walking 5.844K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The middle paddle lets a full flood of water start to fill Kidderminster Lock for this boat Photo 0843 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:13:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38913,-2.25198 which is SO829768 and this point was reached after walking 5.919K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Nearly full with one of Kidderminster's retail parks behind Photo 0844 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:15:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38922,-2.25192 which is SO830768 and this point was reached after walking 5.935K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The view the other way is nicer as I close the gate for them Photo 0846 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:20:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38926,-2.25195 which is SO829768 and this point was reached after walking 5.98K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Isn't this bridge (carrying St Mary's Ringway) long enough to be a tunnel? Photo 0848 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:23:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38826,-2.25239 which is SO829767 and this point was reached after walking 6.136K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | I think Debenhams has taken over Slingfield Mill Photo 0851 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:25:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38721,-2.25239 which is SO829766 and this point was reached after walking 6.258K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0854 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:28:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38571,-2.25157 which is SO830764 and this point was reached after walking 6.442K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Confusingly there are two pubs in Kidderminster called "Weavers" - I prefer the other one Photo 0855 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:30:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38466,-2.25086 which is SO830763 and this point was reached after walking 6.57K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0857 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:34:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38231,-2.25194 which is SO829761 and this point was reached after walking 6.852K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Roundhill Wharf Photo 0858 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:34:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38225,-2.25200 which is SO829761 and this point was reached after walking 6.866K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0859 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:36:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38141,-2.25264 which is SO829760 and this point was reached after walking 6.97K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0860 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:36:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38136,-2.25265 which is SO829760 and this point was reached after walking 6.976K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Although the web's advert for the Watermill pub says "it's set in a beautiful old watermill, right on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal", it's difficult to see any "old" bit from the Canal Photo 0861 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:38:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38040,-2.25341 which is SO828758 and this point was reached after walking 7.097K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The view ahead from Round Hill Bridge which is next to the Watermill pub Photo 0864 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:39:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.38009,-2.25372 which is SO828758 and this point was reached after walking 7.138K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The Canal still runs alongside the River Stour Photo 0866 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:42:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.37833,-2.25455 which is SO828756 and this point was reached after walking 7.347K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Caldwall Lock Photo 0867 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:43:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.37799,-2.25467 which is SO828756 and this point was reached after walking 7.386K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Ahead is a viaduct carrying the Severn Valley Railway over both the River Stour and the Canal - it's Falling Sands Viaduct - and behind it is Falling Sands Bridge Photo 0875 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:55:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.37394,-2.25313 which is SO829751 and this point was reached after walking 7.871K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | And big bonus oif the day as I've timed it just right to see 34027 "Taw Valley" Photo 0877 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:56:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.37368,-2.25290 which is SO829751 and this point was reached after walking 7.905K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0878 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:56:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.37368,-2.25290 which is SO829751 and this point was reached after walking 7.905K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0876 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:56:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.37368,-2.25290 which is SO829751 and this point was reached after walking 7.905K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0879 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:56:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.37368,-2.25290 which is SO829751 and this point was reached after walking 7.905K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0880 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:56:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.37368,-2.25290 which is SO829751 and this point was reached after walking 7.905K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0881 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:56:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.37368,-2.25290 which is SO829751 and this point was reached after walking 7.905K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The railway viaduct and a signal in the distance Photo 0883 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 15:57:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.37331,-2.25235 which is SO829751 and this point was reached after walking 7.961K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0886 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:04:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.36893,-2.25283 which is SO829746 and this point was reached after walking 8.467K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Falling Sand Lock Photo 0887 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:05:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.36841,-2.25409 which is SO828745 and this point was reached after walking 8.572K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Another view of Falling Sand Lock Photo 0889 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:06:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.36828,-2.25418 which is SO828745 and this point was reached after walking 8.592K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Fisherman No. 2 Photo 0890 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:06:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.36798,-2.25419 which is SO828745 and this point was reached after walking 8.626K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Looking back at Falling Sand Lock Photo 0891 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:07:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.36770,-2.25422 which is SO828744 and this point was reached after walking 8.657K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Pearson's Canal Companion says "Another distant echo of bygone trading days is encountered by bridge 10A, through which a branch canal long ago led down by way of a lock into the River Stour for boats to reach Wilden Ironworks across the valley". So the bridge on the left takes the towpath across this disused branch. Photo 0893 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:15:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.36232,-2.25742 which is SO826738 and this point was reached after walking 9.305K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The boats in this photo and the next are moored South of Oldington Bridge Photo 0895 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:26:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.35880,-2.26354 which is SO821734 and this point was reached after walking 9.901K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0896 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:27:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.35863,-2.26373 which is SO821734 and this point was reached after walking 9.924K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Another bird for identification - is it the same as the one I saw earlier? Photo 0898 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:31:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.35566,-2.26640 which is SO820731 and this point was reached after walking 10.306K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0901 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:31:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.35566,-2.26640 which is SO820731 and this point was reached after walking 10.306K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0902 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:34:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.35341,-2.26755 which is SO819728 and this point was reached after walking 10.566K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Bullock Lane Bridge Photo 0903 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:36:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.35213,-2.26831 which is SO818727 and this point was reached after walking 10.722K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Moored boats before a railway bridge Photo 0905 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:47:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34531,-2.26894 which is SO818719 and this point was reached after walking 11.579K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | A boat passing under the railway bridge Photo 0906 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:48:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34505,-2.26897 which is SO818719 and this point was reached after walking 11.609K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Another house for sale Photo 0908 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:48:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34482,-2.26902 which is SO818719 and this point was reached after walking 11.641K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The bridge carries the disused railway line between Hartlebury and Stourport/Bewdley Photo 0909 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:49:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34473,-2.26903 which is SO818719 and this point was reached after walking 11.651K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | There's a cul-de-sac branch just before the railway bridge - Pearson's Canal Companion explains: "There used to be a canal/rail interchange dock at this point". Photo 0912 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:49:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34461,-2.26908 which is SO818719 and this point was reached after walking 11.664K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Looking back at boats moored conveniently outside the Bird in Hand Photo 0913 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 16:52:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34328,-2.27091 which is SO816717 and this point was reached after walking 11.861K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Wallfield Lock with a sign welcoming you to the Stourport on Severn Basins Photo 0914 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:04:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33878,-2.27777 which is SO812712 and this point was reached after walking 12.786K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | This sign recommends you use the narrow locks rather than the wide beam locks in order to navigate down to the River Severn. If you go the wide route there are two wide beam locks to navigate, whereas if you take the narrow route there are two staircase each having two locks to navigate. Photo 0915 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:08:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33810,-2.27834 which is SO811711 and this point was reached after walking 12.876K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The Canal leads into Upper Basin Photo 0916 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:09:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33850,-2.27807 which is SO812712 and this point was reached after walking 12.926K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 0917 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:11:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33782,-2.27817 which is SO811711 and this point was reached after walking 13.014K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Lichfield Basin is surrounded by an up-market development that has plenty of moorings but oddly with no boats Photo 0918 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:14:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33728,-2.27854 which is SO811711 and this point was reached after walking 13.129K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Looking back at the first of the wide-beam locks Photo 0919 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:17:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33704,-2.28012 which is SO810710 and this point was reached after walking 13.287K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | And here's the second wide-beam lock with the River Severn behind Photo 0920 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:17:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33704,-2.28012 which is SO810710 and this point was reached after walking 13.287K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The exit from the wide-beam locks on to the River Severn Photo 0921 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:18:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33661,-2.27984 which is SO810710 and this point was reached after walking 13.35K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Further upstream, there this is a sign next to the River Severn pointing at the entrance to the narrow locks. Photo 0922 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:20:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33668,-2.28079 which is SO810710 and this point was reached after walking 13.424K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | As you come from the Severn, this is the first of two staircases (of two locks). So in the foreground there's the first lock and behind that the second lock. Photo 0923 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:20:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33669,-2.28102 which is SO809710 and this point was reached after walking 13.44K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Alongside the second lock is this boat maintenance depot. Photo 0924 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:21:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33696,-2.28107 which is SO809710 and this point was reached after walking 13.471K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | As you come from the Severn, this is the first lock of the second staircase ... Photo 0925 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:23:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33758,-2.28097 which is SO810711 and this point was reached after walking 13.558K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | ... and here's the second lock of that staircase Photo 0926 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:24:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33769,-2.28094 which is SO810711 and this point was reached after walking 13.571K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Beyond the staircases is Clock Basin Photo 0927 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:25:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33784,-2.28097 which is SO810711 and this point was reached after walking 13.618K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Confused? Well here's a map. Photo 0928 was taken on 2018-09-12 at 17:29:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33949,-2.28020 which is SO810713 and this point was reached after walking 13.884K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |