BCN: from Gas Street Basin to Titford Pools

This is the route that I took on Thursday September 13th 2018 when walking the BCN from Gas Street Basin to Titford Pools. It is 11.8K 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:

Thu

1431 Wolverhampton
     train
1448 Birmingham New Street

     walk 13 minutes

WALK from Gas Street Bason to Titford Pools

     walk 7 minutes

1837 Borough Crescent
     bus 4h Walsall
1845 Sandwell & Dudley Station

1850 Sandwell & Dudley Station
     train
1905 Wolverhampton

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

	Gas Street Basin is the start of the Birmingham Canal Navigations. I find this map which I capture on my mobile phone. There are so many junctions. I don't want to get lost! Photo 0929 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 14:57:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47749,-1.90966 which is SP062866 link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Worcester Bar in Gas Street Basin which is where the Birmingham Canal Navigations becomes the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (which I walked in August 2018). Photo 0930 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 14:57:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47737,-1.90987 which is SP062866 and this point was reached after walking 0.025K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I see this boat. I wonder whether it is going my way. However, later when I see it again, it is turning round to come back to here. Photo 0931 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 14:57:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47737,-1.90987 which is SP062866 and this point was reached after walking 0.025K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I also see this WaterBus. Photo 0932 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 14:59:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47768,-1.91065 which is SP062866 and this point was reached after walking 0.102K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a turnoff but it no longer goes anywhere. Photo 0933 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:02:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47900,-1.91357 which is SP060868 and this point was reached after walking 0.356K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I get to Old Turn Junction that has arms pointing to Worcester, Fazeley and Wolverhampton. Photo 0934 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:03:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47916,-1.91373 which is SP060868 and this point was reached after walking 0.397K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	That sign appears on this island. Behind it is the start of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. Photo 0936 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:04:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47922,-1.91397 which is SP059868 and this point was reached after walking 0.415K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And immediately afterwards there's another junction. This is the start of the Oozells Loop. Photo 0938 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:05:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47906,-1.91453 which is SP059868 and this point was reached after walking 0.472K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Moored boats. Photo 0939 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:06:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47900,-1.91499 which is SP059868 and this point was reached after walking 0.504K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at more moored boats. Photo 0940 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:08:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47880,-1.91674 which is SP058868 and this point was reached after walking 0.626K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And here's the other end of the Oozells Loop. Photo 0942 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:11:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47886,-1.91968 which is SP056868 and this point was reached after walking 0.839K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There used to a branch leaving here. Photo 0943 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:14:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48020,-1.92239 which is SP054869 and this point was reached after walking 1.076K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The first boat coming towards me. Photo 0944 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:14:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48024,-1.92251 which is SP054869 and this point was reached after walking 1.085K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The towpath goes over a branch which the Pearson's Canal Companion says "remnants of the Monument Lane LNWR basin". Photo 0945 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:16:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48105,-1.92368 which is SP053870 and this point was reached after walking 1.206K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This branch on the opposite side of the canal is the start of the Icknield Port Loop. Photo 0946 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:19:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48267,-1.92565 which is SP051872 and this point was reached after walking 1.437K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This sign indicates that the other end of the Icknield Port Loop comes in from the left and the start of the Soho Loop is on the right. Photo 0947 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:25:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48418,-1.92871 which is SP049874 and this point was reached after walking 1.706K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's the start of the Soho Loop ... Photo 0949 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:26:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48429,-1.92888 which is SP049874 and this point was reached after walking 1.723K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... and here's the end of the Icknield Port Loop. Photo 0950 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:26:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48423,-1.92884 which is SP049874 and this point was reached after walking 1.731K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fisherman No. 1 Photo 0951 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:27:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48426,-1.92884 which is SP049874 and this point was reached after walking 1.744K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another look at that sign. Photo 0954 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:28:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48447,-1.92924 which is SP049874 and this point was reached after walking 1.782K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's the remnant of a bridge in the middle of the Canal. Photo 0955 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:30:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48514,-1.93073 which is SP048875 and this point was reached after walking 1.909K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Bridge carrying the A457. Photo 0956 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:33:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48605,-1.93248 which is SP047876 and this point was reached after walking 2.066K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The lining of the bridge. Photo 0957 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:34:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48642,-1.93323 which is SP046876 and this point was reached after walking 2.131K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at the way I've come - it's a long straight bit of the Canal. Photo 0959 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:38:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48818,-1.93651 which is SP044878 and this point was reached after walking 2.431K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Winson Green Bridge carries the A4040. Photo 0960 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:40:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48879,-1.93771 which is SP043879 and this point was reached after walking 2.538K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's the other end of the Soho Loop with railway sidings on the left. The Loop has a bridge carrying the Smethwick Rolfe Street to Birmingham railway line. Photo 0964 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:45:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49117,-1.94219 which is SP040881 and this point was reached after walking 2.947K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another island in the Canal. Photo 0966 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:47:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49152,-1.94295 which is SP040882 and this point was reached after walking 3.012K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Runner No. 1 Photo 0968 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:49:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49214,-1.94419 which is SP039882 and this point was reached after walking 3.121K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There are two branches on the other side of the Canal. Photo 0969 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:52:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49346,-1.94672 which is SP037884 and this point was reached after walking 3.348K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Although this is unnavigable, it has light at the end. Photo 0979 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:54:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49359,-1.94697 which is SP037884 and this point was reached after walking 3.37K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is in a similar state. Photo 0980 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:55:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49384,-1.94734 which is SP037884 and this point was reached after walking 3.409K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a boat coming towards me ... Photo 0982 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:56:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49392,-1.94741 which is SP037884 and this point was reached after walking 3.443K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... and another. Photo 0984 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 15:57:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49442,-1.94813 which is SP036885 and this point was reached after walking 3.518K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Runner No. 2. Photo 0985 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:05:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49662,-1.95095 which is SP034887 and this point was reached after walking 3.833K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at the railway bridge, I see both a freight train and a passenger train Photo 0986 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:05:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49668,-1.95105 which is SP034888 and this point was reached after walking 3.842K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	An old factory. Photo 0988 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:05:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49678,-1.95128 which is SP034888 and this point was reached after walking 3.862K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0989 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:06:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49706,-1.95174 which is SP034888 and this point was reached after walking 3.906K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Two boats coming towards me. Photo 0990 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:07:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49757,-1.95304 which is SP033889 and this point was reached after walking 4.014K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's the first ... Photo 0991 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:08:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49769,-1.95330 which is SP033889 and this point was reached after walking 4.037K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... and here's the second. Photo 0992 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:08:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49781,-1.95352 which is SP033889 and this point was reached after walking 4.057K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This sign is at Smethwick Junction. And it's decision time. I'm just come from Birmingham but ahead there's a choice of two routes. Contrary to what this sign implies they both go to Wolverhampton but for the next 7 miles or so they run in parallel before joining at Factory Junction. The one labelled "Spon Lane Junction" is the Old Main Line devised by Brindley whereas the one labelled "Wolverhampton" is the New Main Line devised by Telford. Brindley Old Main Line is more circuitous. The Pearson's Canal Companion says that after three locks it religiously "follows the 473 foot contour". Telford's route is straighter and achieves this using 6 locks. The Companion also says Telford's New Main Line "reduced the distance between Wolverhampton and Birmingham by a third". As these routes is so close together at times I just wonder how Telford got "planning permission" to carve a new route through the countryside. Photo 0994 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:13:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49860,-1.95837 which is SP029890 and this point was reached after walking 4.411K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's a view of Smethwick Junction. The New Main Line is straight ahead and the Old Main Line goes off to the right. Photo 0995 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:13:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49860,-1.95837 which is SP029890 and this point was reached after walking 4.411K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Smethwick Junction is at the bottom of this map. To begin with, the New Main line takes a path to the left (West) of the Old Main Line. However, North of Spon Lane they swop positions as there's an aqueduct that carries the Old Main Line across the New Main Line. Because the New Main Line has very long straight bits, I choose to walk the Old Main Line. Photo 0996 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:16:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49890,-1.95914 which is SP029890 and this point was reached after walking 4.474K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I get to Smethwick Bottom Lock just as a boat is descending. Photo 0997 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:19:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49971,-1.96189 which is SP027891 and this point was reached after walking 4.705K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here they are leaving. Photo 0998 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:23:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49970,-1.96183 which is SP027891 and this point was reached after walking 4.71K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Smethwick Middle Lock. I notice that these locks have a single gate at both ends. Photo 1000 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:26:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49934,-1.96376 which is SP026890 and this point was reached after walking 4.853K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Smethwick Top Lock. Photo 1001 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:28:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49863,-1.96547 which is SP024890 and this point was reached after walking 5.004K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fisherman No. 2 alongside Smethwick Top Lock and its accompanying Toll House. The Pearson Canal Companion describes it as a "replica toll house". Photo 1002 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:29:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49831,-1.96626 which is SP024889 and this point was reached after walking 5.068K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Shortly after Smethwick Locks, there is a cul-de-sac branch going off left called the "Engine Arm". Photo 1003 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:33:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49821,-1.96643 which is SP024889 and this point was reached after walking 5.123K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here it is as an aqueduct over ... Photo 1004 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:34:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49804,-1.96651 which is SP024889 and this point was reached after walking 5.142K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... the New Main Line. Photo 1005 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:34:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49810,-1.96656 which is SP024889 and this point was reached after walking 5.148K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Housing alongside the Old Main Line. Photo 1006 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:36:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49768,-1.96842 which is SP022889 and this point was reached after walking 5.292K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Next there is this structure which ... Photo 1012 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:40:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49790,-1.97233 which is SP020889 and this point was reached after walking 5.565K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... was originally a pumphouse ... Photo 1015 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:41:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49811,-1.97286 which is SP019889 and this point was reached after walking 5.61K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... but is now the Galton Valley Canal Museum. Photo 1016 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:41:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49811,-1.97286 which is SP019889 and this point was reached after walking 5.61K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Runner No. 3. Photo 1017 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:42:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49852,-1.97358 which is SP019890 and this point was reached after walking 5.678K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A view of the New Main Line down below on the left and the Old Main Line on the right. Photo 1019 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:44:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49910,-1.97447 which is SP018890 and this point was reached after walking 5.766K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The strangely named Summit Tunnel. Photo 1021 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:48:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50154,-1.97636 which is SP017893 and this point was reached after walking 6.077K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1022 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:49:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50174,-1.97662 which is SP017893 and this point was reached after walking 6.105K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Pearson's Canal Companion says "any rural illusion is shattered by the so-called Summit Tunnel, an ugly concrete tube". Photo 1025 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:50:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50201,-1.97666 which is SP017893 and this point was reached after walking 6.137K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1028 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:51:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50274,-1.97842 which is SP016894 and this point was reached after walking 6.314K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	"Sandwall Park Colliery Wharf". Photo 1029 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:53:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50379,-1.97952 which is SP015895 and this point was reached after walking 6.469K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I spot a heron. Photo 1033 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:56:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50499,-1.98119 which is SP014897 and this point was reached after walking 6.645K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1040 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:57:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50519,-1.98155 which is SP013897 and this point was reached after walking 6.678K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It takes off. Photo 1041 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:58:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50519,-1.98155 which is SP013897 and this point was reached after walking 6.678K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Old Main Line is approaching a viaduct carrying the M5. Photo 1045 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:59:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50551,-1.98220 which is SP013897 and this point was reached after walking 6.735K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	But before that, I spot the heron is sat high up in the trees. Photo 1047 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:59:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50562,-1.98268 which is SP013897 and this point was reached after walking 6.77K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It takes off again to return to where it was before. Photo 1048 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:59:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50570,-1.98286 which is SP013898 and this point was reached after walking 6.785K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1049 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 16:59:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50570,-1.98286 which is SP013898 and this point was reached after walking 6.785K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The viaduct over the M5 is being redeveloped. Photo 1052 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:00:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50574,-1.98299 which is SP013898 and this point was reached after walking 6.795K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1053 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:01:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50554,-1.98337 which is SP012897 and this point was reached after walking 6.834K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1054 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:03:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50649,-1.98595 which is SP010898 and this point was reached after walking 7.046K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's this advertising board flicking through various images. I guess this isn't mainly for the benefit of boat owners/hirers but for motorists on the M5. If so, it's an unnecessary distraction for them. Photo 1055 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:04:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50653,-1.98631 which is SP010898 and this point was reached after walking 7.071K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1056 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:05:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50653,-1.98631 which is SP010898 and this point was reached after walking 7.071K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At this point, the canal is just under the other side of the M5 ... Photo 1057 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:05:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50654,-1.98651 which is SP010898 and this point was reached after walking 7.084K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... but not for long as it now returns to the original side Photo 1058 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:05:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50657,-1.98680 which is SP010899 and this point was reached after walking 7.104K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at the M5 viaduct Photo 1059 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:08:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50605,-1.99028 which is SP008898 and this point was reached after walking 7.358K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	However, the canal's path now goes under the M5 again and access to canal (on the right) is not possible from the towpath Photo 1063 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:11:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50644,-1.99306 which is SP006898 and this point was reached after walking 7.564K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Through the railings, I can see a lock. Photo 1064 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:12:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50652,-1.99367 which is SP005898 and this point was reached after walking 7.61K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Spon Lane Junction. In this photo, the Old Main Line goes from the right of the photo to the left but in the middle of the photos there is a branch off the Old Main Line. The lock is one of three locks on this branch that descends to the New Main Line. Photo 1066 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:13:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50659,-1.99431 which is SP005899 and this point was reached after walking 7.654K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Immediately after Spon Lane Junction, the Old Main Line continues to this point. There's an M5 viaduct on the right of the photo. The New Main Line appears way down below on the left, and the Old Main Line is using an aqueduct to cross it. After the aqueduct, there's Steward Railway Bridge over the Old Main Line and I've managed to catch a train crossing it. Photo 1076 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:19:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50597,-1.99709 which is SP003898 and this point was reached after walking 7.865K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Beyond the other side of the Old Main Line, the pillars of the M5 Viaduct descend to islands in the New Main Line below. Photo 1078 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:20:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50591,-1.99736 which is SP003898 and this point was reached after walking 7.886K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The view from the aqueduct of the New Main Line as it progresses towards Birmingham. Photo 1080 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:21:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50591,-1.99736 which is SP003898 and this point was reached after walking 7.886K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at Steward Railway Bridge to catch another train. Photo 1081 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:22:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50580,-1.99802 which is SP002898 and this point was reached after walking 7.933K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's another M5 viaduct ahead. Photo 1082 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:22:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50542,-1.99833 which is SP002897 and this point was reached after walking 7.979K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Scary sign that is pointing ... Photo 1083 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:22:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50542,-1.99833 which is SP002897 and this point was reached after walking 7.979K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... to these weeds. Photo 1084 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:23:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50539,-1.99840 which is SP002897 and this point was reached after walking 7.985K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At various points today, I wonder whether I'm on the towpath and whether these railings will take me away from the canal! Photo 1085 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:24:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50558,-1.99954 which is SP001897 and this point was reached after walking 8.07K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	But no worries as the renovation works still gives me access to the bridge that takes the towpath to the other side of the canal. This is a view of the canal ahead from the bridge. Photo 1087 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:27:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50528,-2.00037 which is SP001897 and this point was reached after walking 8.137K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1088 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:28:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50516,-2.00113 which is SP000897 and this point was reached after walking 8.19K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1090 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:29:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50496,-2.00179 which is SO1000897 and this point was reached after walking 8.242K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1091 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:30:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50438,-2.00281 which is SO999896 and this point was reached after walking 8.336K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Old Main Line goes under the A457 and the M5. Photo 1094 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:35:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50340,-2.00740 which is SO996895 and this point was reached after walking 8.697K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's a bit scary under the road bridge. Photo 1096 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:37:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50284,-2.00767 which is SO996894 and this point was reached after walking 8.764K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1097 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:37:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50296,-2.00716 which is SO996895 and this point was reached after walking 8.802K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Old Main Line continues under the M5. Photo 1103 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:38:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50287,-2.00686 which is SO996894 and this point was reached after walking 8.888K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a junction ahead. Photo 1104 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:40:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50136,-2.00939 which is SO995893 and this point was reached after walking 9.136K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Oldbury Locks Junction. The Old Main Line carries straight on to Wolverhampton and there's a branch off left called the Titford Branch - it goes to Titford Pools. I'll spend the rest of today doing the Titford Branch and I'll return here tomorrow to do more of the Old Main Line. Photo 1105 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:41:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50124,-2.00961 which is SO994893 and this point was reached after walking 9.157K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There are 6 locks. This is the bottom one - Oldbury Lock 6. Photo 1106 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:44:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50004,-2.00949 which is SO995891 and this point was reached after walking 9.332K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Canal and River Trust are doing work on these locks and so it isn't currently open to navigation. Just as well, as above lock 6 there's this large grassy clumb. Photo 1107 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:45:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49994,-2.00950 which is SO995891 and this point was reached after walking 9.344K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at lock 6. Photo 1109 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:46:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49972,-2.00950 which is SO995891 and this point was reached after walking 9.368K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 5 with several other locks ahead in view. Photo 1110 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:47:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49928,-2.00934 which is SO995890 and this point was reached after walking 9.418K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1111 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:49:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49769,-2.00942 which is SO995889 and this point was reached after walking 9.599K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A heron takes off. Photo 1112 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:50:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49739,-2.00908 which is SO995888 and this point was reached after walking 9.64K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And although my camera has a slow shutter speed (some photos at 1/200th second) I get some good photos of it Photo 1114 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:50:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49739,-2.00908 which is SO995888 and this point was reached after walking 9.64K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1116 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:50:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49739,-2.00908 which is SO995888 and this point was reached after walking 9.64K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1117 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:50:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49739,-2.00908 which is SO995888 and this point was reached after walking 9.64K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1118 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:50:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49739,-2.00908 which is SO995888 and this point was reached after walking 9.64K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1119 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:50:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49739,-2.00908 which is SO995888 and this point was reached after walking 9.64K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1120 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:50:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49705,-2.00908 which is SO995888 and this point was reached after walking 9.677K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lots of work is being done on the top lock. Photo 1123 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:53:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49698,-2.00903 which is SO995888 and this point was reached after walking 9.687K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Runner No. 4. Photo 1124 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:55:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49589,-2.00914 which is SO995887 and this point was reached after walking 9.814K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at the top lock. Photo 1126 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:56:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49589,-2.00914 which is SO995887 and this point was reached after walking 9.814K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back with the top lock on the left and a branch off to the right. Photo 1127 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 17:57:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49574,-2.00908 which is SO995886 and this point was reached after walking 9.83K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1130 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:02:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49447,-2.00835 which is SO995885 and this point was reached after walking 9.986K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1131 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:03:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49447,-2.00835 which is SO995885 and this point was reached after walking 9.986K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Pearson's Canal Companion says "Passing under the Great Western Railway's Langley Green-Oldbury branchline (closed to passengers as long ago as the First World War, though comparatively recently to goods), ... Photo 1132 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:03:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49446,-2.00837 which is SO995885 and this point was reached after walking 9.987K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... you reach the skeletal remains of Langley Maltings, destroyed by fire in 2009. Though Grade II listed, they had ceased being used three years earlier and plans for redevelopment had stalled. An iconic Black Country building by any standards, its destruction is nothing short of tragedy. Barley used to be brought in by boat." Photo 1134 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:04:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49356,-2.00789 which is SO996884 and this point was reached after walking 10.092K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1136 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:07:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49126,-2.00920 which is SO995881 and this point was reached after walking 10.387K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Titford Branch narrows at this point. Photo 1138 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:15:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48889,-2.01601 which is SO990879 and this point was reached after walking 10.943K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Someone has foolishly put out a lot of bread for the birds but there are few takers. Photo 1139 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:17:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48825,-2.01869 which is SO988878 and this point was reached after walking 11.143K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	According to the Pearson's Canal Companion, this is the junction of the "old Portway and Causeway Green branch canals (gradually abandoned between 1954 and 1960) - it's the end of navigation". Photo 1143 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:22:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48839,-2.01936 which is SO988878 and this point was reached after walking 11.264K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I go right along the Portway branch, as it's the way to the nearest bus stop! Photo 1146 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:23:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48850,-2.01975 which is SO988878 and this point was reached after walking 11.294K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fisherman No. 3. Photo 1147 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:26:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48900,-2.02098 which is SO987879 and this point was reached after walking 11.396K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at the M5 bridge over the Portway branch. Photo 1149 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:27:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48982,-2.02223 which is SO986880 and this point was reached after walking 11.524K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fisherman No. 4. Photo 1150 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:29:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49039,-2.02313 which is SO985881 and this point was reached after walking 11.614K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at a wider section of the Portway branch. Photo 1151 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:29:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49082,-2.02361 which is SO985881 and this point was reached after walking 11.672K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Soon the Portway branch peters out to become a stream which you might be able to see in this photo. Photo 1156 was taken on 2018-09-13 at 18:32:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49152,-2.02457 which is SO984882 and this point was reached after walking 11.774K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr