BCN: from Coseley to Aldersley Junction

This is the route that I took on Saturday September 15th 2018 when walking the BCN from Coseley to Aldersley Junction. It is 9.9K 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:

Sat

3:50 PM
Wolverhampton
TrainWest Midlands TrainsTame Bridge Parkway
5 min (non-stop) · Platform 5
3:55 PM
Coseley

walk 5 minutes

WALK from Coseley to Aldersley Junction

walk 15 minutes

1845 Aldersley Road
     bus 5 Wolverhampton
1901 Art Gallery, Wolverhampton

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

	Looking back at Deepfields Footbridge which is where today's walk starts - it's near to Coseley's railway station. Photo 1256 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:04:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54697,-2.08894 which is SO941943 and this point was reached after walking 0.466K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And this is the way ahead. Photo 1257 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:05:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54764,-2.08918 which is SO940944 and this point was reached after walking 0.544K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Someone has turned this mooring post into a mushroom. Photo 1258 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:08:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54950,-2.08957 which is SO940946 and this point was reached after walking 0.755K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a junction ahead - it's Deepfields Junction. Photo 1259 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:12:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55239,-2.09036 which is SO940950 and this point was reached after walking 1.084K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's where the Wednesbury Oak Loop leaves the BCN. According to the Pearson's Canal Companion, this was the Brindley's original circuitous of the BCN before the shortcut through Coseley was created by Telford. Photo 1261 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:13:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55286,-2.09018 which is SO940950 and this point was reached after walking 1.14K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1264 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:18:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55560,-2.09216 which is SO938953 and this point was reached after walking 1.479K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1265 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:24:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55841,-2.09641 which is SO936956 and this point was reached after walking 1.918K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1266 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:24:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.55841,-2.09641 which is SO936956 and this point was reached after walking 1.918K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1268 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:31:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.56124,-2.09524 which is SO936959 and this point was reached after walking 2.402K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Canal and River Trust are gradually upgrading the towpaths on the BCN. I think this is to encourage walkers and cyclists. I think they have recently finished the towpath from Coseley to Wolverhampton. I find it boring and uninteresting and not suited to my walking boats! Photo 1269 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:34:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.56284,-2.09336 which is SO938961 and this point was reached after walking 2.639K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And here's a sign to encourage cyclists as it indicates points where you can enter/exit the towpath. Photo 1270 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:37:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.56388,-2.09281 which is SO938962 and this point was reached after walking 2.764K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	As well as all the plant life, here two pallets and a polystyrene block hinder the passage by boat. Photo 1271 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:39:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.56545,-2.09302 which is SO938964 and this point was reached after walking 2.957K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Although the Canal and River Trust are encouraging people, this new housing development doesn't as this fence continues for miles. And so it's not encouraging the houseowners to use the towpath. Photo 1272 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:42:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.56579,-2.09542 which is SO936964 and this point was reached after walking 3.133K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	In many places, there are in fact two fences separating the towpath from the houses. Photo 1273 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:47:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.56736,-2.09948 which is SO934966 and this point was reached after walking 3.467K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1274 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 16:58:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57266,-2.10666 which is SO929972 and this point was reached after walking 4.287K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's not very scenic here ... Photo 1275 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:05:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57563,-2.10913 which is SO927975 and this point was reached after walking 4.711K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... or here. Photo 1276 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:07:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57646,-2.10904 which is SO927976 and this point was reached after walking 4.807K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I use the 300mm zoom setting on my camera to get a nice photo. Photo 1277 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:09:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57789,-2.11039 which is SO926978 and this point was reached after walking 4.995K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a branch ahead ... Photo 1279 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:14:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.57989,-2.11232 which is SO925980 and this point was reached after walking 5.295K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... but it goes to this disused basin. Photo 1280 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:15:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58018,-2.11228 which is SO925980 and this point was reached after walking 5.329K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1281 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:16:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58040,-2.11215 which is SO925981 and this point was reached after walking 5.356K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Bilston Road Bridge is where both the A41 and the Metro crosses the canal. Photo 1282 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:16:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58043,-2.11220 which is SO925981 and this point was reached after walking 5.36K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1284 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:20:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58310,-2.11382 which is SO924984 and this point was reached after walking 5.692K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A Canal and River Trust boat. Photo 1285 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:22:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58418,-2.11335 which is SO924985 and this point was reached after walking 5.817K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's another junction ahead. Photo 1286 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:23:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58437,-2.11319 which is SO924985 and this point was reached after walking 5.841K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fisherman No. 1. Photo 1287 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:23:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58465,-2.11310 which is SO924985 and this point was reached after walking 5.874K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The junction is Horseley Fields Junction. Photo 1288 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:24:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58485,-2.11297 which is SO924986 and this point was reached after walking 5.9K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The canal is the Wyrley and Essington Canal which finishes up at Catshill Junction which is near Brownhills. There's also a branch to Walsall. Photo 1289 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:24:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58485,-2.11297 which is SO924986 and this point was reached after walking 5.9K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I spot a boat on the BCN approaching the junction. Photo 1290 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:24:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58497,-2.11295 which is SO924986 and this point was reached after walking 5.913K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is today's first moving boat. Photo 1291 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:24:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58507,-2.11299 which is SO924986 and this point was reached after walking 5.924K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here it is starting the Wyrley and Essington Canal. Photo 1292 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:25:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58526,-2.11298 which is SO924986 and this point was reached after walking 5.945K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	However, I'm off to Aldersley Junction - it's 21 locks away. Photo 1293 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:26:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58543,-2.11340 which is SO924986 and this point was reached after walking 5.989K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Ahead I spot another moving boat - and it's going my way. Photo 1294 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:26:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58557,-2.11391 which is SO924986 and this point was reached after walking 6.027K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Wolverhampton to Birmingham line is not far away to the right. Photo 1296 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:27:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58565,-2.11445 which is SO923987 and this point was reached after walking 6.067K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I'm gradually gaining on the boat going my way. Photo 1298 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:28:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58613,-2.11555 which is SO923987 and this point was reached after walking 6.157K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's now approaching the railway station's multi-storey car park. There's a tunnel under that. Photo 1301 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:30:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58584,-2.11781 which is SO921987 and this point was reached after walking 6.326K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The owner of the boat says he's been travelling from London but he's currently travelling slowly because he's got a problem with his engine. He moaned about the weeds in the canal! Here he is in Wolverhampton Tunnel. Photo 1302 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:33:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58675,-2.12026 which is SO919988 and this point was reached after walking 6.559K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1303 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:34:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58675,-2.12026 which is SO919988 and this point was reached after walking 6.559K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There are moored boats North of the tunnel. Photo 1304 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:35:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58767,-2.12188 which is SO918989 and this point was reached after walking 6.742K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's a view looking back at Wolverhampton Tunnel. There's a footpath above the tunnel that I use every day to get to the railway station from my hotel. Photo 1305 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:36:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58802,-2.12207 which is SO918989 and this point was reached after walking 6.783K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Other moored boats in a side branch. Photo 1306 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:38:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58901,-2.12252 which is SO918990 and this point was reached after walking 6.91K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The first of 21 locks that take the canal down from Wolverhampton to Aldersley Junction. Unfortunately, the boat going my way is stopping at Wolverhmapton. Photo 1307 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:39:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58938,-2.12244 which is SO918991 and this point was reached after walking 6.956K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Runner No. 1. Photo 1308 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:39:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.58947,-2.12248 which is SO918991 and this point was reached after walking 6.967K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 3 is just before a railway bridge. Photo 1310 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:45:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59169,-2.12325 which is SO917993 and this point was reached after walking 7.237K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at lock 3. Photo 1313 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:49:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59364,-2.12278 which is SO918995 and this point was reached after walking 7.469K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1315 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:54:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59711,-2.12357 which is SO917999 and this point was reached after walking 7.866K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 9. Photo 1317 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:56:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59733,-2.12409 which is SO9171000 and this point was reached after walking 7.914K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 11 is just before a disused railway bridge and a railway viaduct. Pearson's Canal Companion says "The once rival lines of the Great Western and London Midland & Scottish railways span the canal at several points, notably on a pair of fine viaducts. Lock 11 must have been a trainspotter's idea of heaven when the best of Swindon and Crewe puffed imperiously overhead." Photo 1319 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 17:59:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59898,-2.12555 which is SJ916001 and this point was reached after walking 8.133K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here is the first railway viaduct. Photo 1321 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:01:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.59987,-2.12611 which is SJ916002 and this point was reached after walking 8.241K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1325 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:03:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60006,-2.12640 which is SJ915003 and this point was reached after walking 8.272K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And here it is from the other side. Photo 1327 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:03:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60006,-2.12640 which is SJ915003 and this point was reached after walking 8.272K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 15. Photo 1328 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:07:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60218,-2.12963 which is SJ913005 and this point was reached after walking 8.61K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 16 is before the second railway viaduct. Photo 1329 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:10:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60272,-2.13157 which is SJ912006 and this point was reached after walking 8.763K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The second railway viaduct. Photo 1332 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:11:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60314,-2.13308 which is SJ911006 and this point was reached after walking 8.875K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1333 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:12:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60321,-2.13339 which is SJ911006 and this point was reached after walking 8.897K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 18. Photo 1334 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:17:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60444,-2.13834 which is SJ907007 and this point was reached after walking 9.267K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Runner No. 2. Photo 1336 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:17:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60457,-2.13858 which is SJ907008 and this point was reached after walking 9.289K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 19. Most of the locks (including this one) have bottom gates that are in pairs. Photo 1337 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:21:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60633,-2.14176 which is SJ905010 and this point was reached after walking 9.587K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 20. Photo 1338 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:23:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60682,-2.14293 which is SJ904010 and this point was reached after walking 9.686K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 20. Photo 1339 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:23:25 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60693,-2.14298 which is SJ904010 and this point was reached after walking 9.698K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	As you can see, unlike the other locks of this flight, lock 20 has a single bottom gate. Pearson's Canal Companion provides an explanation. Although there are now 21 locks, "Brindley only provided twenty chambers, but the last was so deep that it caused water shortages. In 1784, the bottom lock was therefore reduced in depth and a short cutting excavated to carry the canal to a new lock built in the intervening pound. This extra lock - No. 20 - gives its identity away by having only one bottom gate." Photo 1340 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:23:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60726,-2.14316 which is SJ904011 and this point was reached after walking 9.737K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 21 - the bottom lock. Photo 1341 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:25:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60780,-2.14436 which is SJ903011 and this point was reached after walking 9.842K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And it has a pair of bottom gates. Presumably, when they reduced the depth of this lock, they chopped the bottom bits of these gates off. Photo 1342 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:26:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60781,-2.14451 which is SJ903011 and this point was reached after walking 9.852K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And so I've reached Aldersley Junction. This is where the BCN meets the Staffs and Worcs Canal. I was here walking that Canal last Sunday. Photo 1343 was taken on 2018-09-15 at 18:27:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.60796,-2.14496 which is SJ903011 and this point was reached after walking 9.894K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr