Dudley and Stourbridge: from Garratt's Lane to Silver End

This is the route that I took on Monday September 17th 2018 when walking the Dudley and Stourbridge from Garratt's Lane to Silver End. It is 12K 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:

Mon

1210 Wolverhampton St George's
     tram
1231 West Bromwich Central (Platform 1)

1240 West Bromwich Bus Station (Stand B)
     bus 4M Merry Hill
1306 Rowley Regis Cemetery

WALK from Garratts Lane to Silver End

1728 Crescent Avenue
     bus 6 Dudley
1756 Dudley Bus Station (Stand K)

1803 Dudley Bus Station (Stand R)
     bus X7 Wolverhampton
1834 Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand S)

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

	Looking back at Garratts Lane Bridge, the start of today's walk. To begin with, it's along the Dudley No. 2 Canal. Photo 1392 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:12:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47987,-2.05805 which is SO962869 and this point was reached after walking 0.209K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And this is the way ahead. Photo 1393 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:14:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48069,-2.05839 which is SO961870 and this point was reached after walking 0.305K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The transmitters at Brierley Hill. Photo 1394 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:19:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48391,-2.06111 which is SO959873 and this point was reached after walking 0.747K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1395 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:25:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48676,-2.06235 which is SO959877 and this point was reached after walking 1.11K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1396 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:25:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48676,-2.06235 which is SO959877 and this point was reached after walking 1.11K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Houses without a canal view. Photo 1397 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:27:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48793,-2.06290 which is SO958878 and this point was reached after walking 1.271K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This heron surprised me. Photo 1398 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:27:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48799,-2.06304 which is SO958878 and this point was reached after walking 1.283K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Moored boat with a chimney/monument on the horizon. Photo 1402 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:33:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49057,-2.06698 which is SO955881 and this point was reached after walking 1.692K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I think there used to be a bridge across the canal at this point. Photo 1403 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:34:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49083,-2.06768 which is SO955881 and this point was reached after walking 1.749K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	What's this chminey/monument? Photo 1406 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:36:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49095,-2.06791 which is SO955881 and this point was reached after walking 1.769K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fishermen Nos 1 to 4. Photo 1407 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:36:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49095,-2.06791 which is SO955881 and this point was reached after walking 1.769K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fishermen Nos 5 to 10. Photo 1410 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:38:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49132,-2.06895 which is SO954882 and this point was reached after walking 1.853K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at more moored boats. Photo 1411 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:38:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49132,-2.06895 which is SO954882 and this point was reached after walking 1.853K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is a T-junction - it's Windmill End Junction. The Dudley No. 2 Canal continues both left and right. Left eventually takes you to Stourbridge and right takes you the New Main Line via the Netherton Tunnel. I'll go right first to look at the tunnel and then return here to go a bit towards Stourbridge. Photo 1414 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:39:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49151,-2.07009 which is SO953882 and this point was reached after walking 1.938K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I see a boat going my way aiming for the Netherton Tunnel. Photo 1415 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:40:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49151,-2.07009 which is SO953882 and this point was reached after walking 1.938K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1416 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:41:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49236,-2.06987 which is SO954883 and this point was reached after walking 2.035K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It says "3036 yds" and it says it'll take you 56 minutes. Photo 1417 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:42:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49305,-2.06937 which is SO954884 and this point was reached after walking 2.12K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The Southern portal of the Netherton Tunnel. I saw the Northern portal a few days ago whilst walking the Old Main Line. Photo 1418 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:42:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49313,-2.06929 which is SO954884 and this point was reached after walking 2.131K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Photo 1420 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:43:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49339,-2.06906 which is SO954884 and this point was reached after walking 2.164K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1421 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:43:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49335,-2.06906 which is SO954884 and this point was reached after walking 2.168K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Although the towpath continues into the tunnel, I don't want to do it. So I turn round to return to Windmill End Junction. Photo 1422 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:43:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49335,-2.06906 which is SO954884 and this point was reached after walking 2.168K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	En-route to the junction, I see this Stewart and Lloyds boat also aiming for the Tunnel. Yesterday, I passed where the Stewart and Lloyds factory was. It was a tube-making factory. Photo 1424 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:45:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49280,-2.06956 which is SO954883 and this point was reached after walking 2.245K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1426 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:45:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49285,-2.06956 which is SO954883 and this point was reached after walking 2.251K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1428 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:45:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49275,-2.06962 which is SO954883 and this point was reached after walking 2.263K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Back at Windmill End Junction, I spot this made on board pizza shop. Photo 1429 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:49:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49183,-2.07020 which is SO953882 and this point was reached after walking 2.417K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	More moored bats at Windmill End Junction. Photo 1430 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:49:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49148,-2.07046 which is SO953882 and this point was reached after walking 2.46K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1431 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:50:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49115,-2.07081 which is SO953881 and this point was reached after walking 2.503K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fighting over food. Photo 1432 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:50:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49109,-2.07089 which is SO953881 and this point was reached after walking 2.512K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This boat is ... Photo 1437 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:51:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49074,-2.07139 which is SO952881 and this point was reached after walking 2.564K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... for theHomeBrewBoat. Their website says they are a "travelling home brew shop, cruising the UK canal system offering advice and useful tips on how to get started distilling your very own spirits and liqueurs". Photo 1438 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:52:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49074,-2.07139 which is SO952881 and this point was reached after walking 2.564K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I guess some of these boats will be here because it's the last day of the festival today. Photo 1439 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:52:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49074,-2.07139 which is SO952881 and this point was reached after walking 2.564K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This small boat is the "Sloe" from Tiverton in Devon. Although at this point I don't know it, it turns out that I'll see this boat many times today. Photo 1441 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:53:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49048,-2.07176 which is SO952881 and this point was reached after walking 2.603K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And here's today's "kingfisher". Photo 1442 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:55:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49004,-2.07236 which is SO952880 and this point was reached after walking 2.667K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	What is this on the horizon? Is it a factory or a high-rise? Photo 1443 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 13:55:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48988,-2.07230 which is SO952880 and this point was reached after walking 2.687K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And this is "Autumn Sunset" from Bedwyn. Photo 1444 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:00:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48761,-2.07587 which is SO949877 and this point was reached after walking 3.054K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Moored boats at Withymoor Island. Photo 1445 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:01:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48729,-2.07594 which is SO949877 and this point was reached after walking 3.09K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fishermen No. 11 and Fisherwomen No. 1. Photo 1446 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:01:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48718,-2.07597 which is SO949877 and this point was reached after walking 3.102K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	More moored boats at Withymoor Island. Photo 1448 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:02:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48670,-2.07559 which is SO950876 and this point was reached after walking 3.164K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1449 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:03:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48621,-2.07479 which is SO950876 and this point was reached after walking 3.242K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at Withymoor Island. Photo 1450 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:05:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48547,-2.07527 which is SO950875 and this point was reached after walking 3.335K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Double bend. Photo 1451 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:07:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48437,-2.07647 which is SO949874 and this point was reached after walking 3.493K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1453 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:09:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48467,-2.07820 which is SO948874 and this point was reached after walking 3.617K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A sign for Astle's Bridge. Photo 1455 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:14:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48426,-2.08230 which is SO945874 and this point was reached after walking 3.938K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	However, Astle's Bridge is officially Primrose Bridge. Photo 1456 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:14:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48428,-2.08247 which is SO945874 and this point was reached after walking 3.95K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1457 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:15:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48430,-2.08261 which is SO945874 and this point was reached after walking 3.96K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a boat coming towards me. Photo 1459 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:26:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48299,-2.09030 which is SO940872 and this point was reached after walking 4.517K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here the canal is close to a Netherton reservoir. The canal has been following the contour avoiding Netherton Hill which is to the North. Look at the map at the top of this web page to see how how far South the canal goes in order to avoid the Hill. Photo 1460 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:27:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48316,-2.09186 which is SO939873 and this point was reached after walking 4.631K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1461 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:29:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48373,-2.09250 which is SO938873 and this point was reached after walking 4.711K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Highbridge Road Bridge. Photo 1463 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:35:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48668,-2.09419 which is SO937876 and this point was reached after walking 5.102K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1464 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:35:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48673,-2.09433 which is SO937876 and this point was reached after walking 5.113K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Some details about the rocks in this area. Photo 1465 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:36:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48679,-2.09452 which is SO937877 and this point was reached after walking 5.127K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	In the first place, because of the rocks, the canal avoided this area and went further South to go round this area. Then they went through this area by building a tunnel. Later they removed the top of the tunnel to form a cutting that you can see in the photos above. Photo 1466 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:36:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48682,-2.09465 which is SO937877 and this point was reached after walking 5.136K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The tunnel was called "Brewins Tunnel" Photo 1467 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:37:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48687,-2.09474 which is SO937877 and this point was reached after walking 5.145K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a junction ahead. The Dudley No. 2 Canal bears to the right to go under Cattle Bridge whereas the canal to the left ... Photo 1473 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:42:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48848,-2.09859 which is SO934878 and this point was reached after walking 5.465K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... is no longer in use - this used to be the Two Locks Line, a short cut to the Dudley No. 1 Canal. I'll see the other end of the Two Locks Line later. Photo 1474 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:42:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48875,-2.09898 which is SO934879 and this point was reached after walking 5.507K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Cattle Bridge. Photo 1475 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:43:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48885,-2.09902 which is SO934879 and this point was reached after walking 5.518K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1476 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:48:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49209,-2.09859 which is SO934882 and this point was reached after walking 5.904K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	On the opposite bank of the canal, there's this apple tree with some delicious looking apples - there seems to be no access from behind the tree and access from the canal would be difficult! Photo 1477 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:53:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49408,-2.09632 which is SO936885 and this point was reached after walking 6.177K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another heron surprises me. Photo 1479 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:54:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49419,-2.09616 which is SO936885 and this point was reached after walking 6.193K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1482 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:54:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49419,-2.09616 which is SO936885 and this point was reached after walking 6.193K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1485 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:54:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49419,-2.09616 which is SO936885 and this point was reached after walking 6.193K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1483 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:54:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49419,-2.09616 which is SO936885 and this point was reached after walking 6.193K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1487 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:54:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49419,-2.09616 which is SO936885 and this point was reached after walking 6.193K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1488 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:55:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49431,-2.09596 which is SO936885 and this point was reached after walking 6.212K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1494 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 14:55:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49431,-2.09596 which is SO936885 and this point was reached after walking 6.212K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I guess this used to be a bridge. Photo 1503 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:00:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49620,-2.09639 which is SO936887 and this point was reached after walking 6.429K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1504 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:01:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49631,-2.09645 which is SO935887 and this point was reached after walking 6.442K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fishermen Nos. 12 to 14. Photo 1505 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:01:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49631,-2.09645 which is SO935887 and this point was reached after walking 6.442K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's another junction ahead. Photo 1507 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:03:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49730,-2.09811 which is SO934888 and this point was reached after walking 6.604K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I see a boat about to moor at the junction. It's the Sloe (from Tiverton) that I saw earlier moored at Windmill End Junction. Photo 1508 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:05:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49730,-2.09865 which is SO934888 and this point was reached after walking 6.707K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The junction is Park Head Junction - it's a T-junction. Here the Dudley No. 2 Canal ends. Left and right is the Dudley No. 1 Canal. Towards the left, it goes to Stourbridge. And to the right it uses Dudley Tunnel to get to the Old Main Line. I'm going to go right to have a look at the Dudley Tunnel and then I'll return here to make further progress towards Stourbridge. Photo 1512 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:06:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49751,-2.09877 which is SO934888 and this point was reached after walking 6.731K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Before Dudley Tunnel, there are three locks. Here's the first. Photo 1513 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:07:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49758,-2.09880 which is SO934889 and this point was reached after walking 6.739K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The second lock is just before this disused railway viaduct. Wikipedia says "Parkhead Viaduct is a railway viaduct in Dudley, West Midlands, England. The original viaduct was a wooden structure erected in 1850 to carry the Oxford, Worcester and Wolverhampton Railway over Parkhead Locks on the Dudley Canal, near to the southern mouth of the Dudley Tunnel. The current brick viaduct was built in 1880 and it is believed that the original wooden structure is still encased within its successor." Photo 1515 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:09:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49818,-2.09915 which is SO934889 and this point was reached after walking 6.812K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There are two bridges ahead. On the right, the Dudley No. 1 Canal proceeds to Lock 3 whereas there is a bridge over a canal to a basin on the left. Photo 1516 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:11:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49893,-2.09976 which is SO933890 and this point was reached after walking 6.906K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's lock 3. Photo 1517 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:11:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49916,-2.09985 which is SO933890 and this point was reached after walking 6.945K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And here's the basin. Photo 1518 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:12:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49917,-2.10009 which is SO933890 and this point was reached after walking 6.962K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	After lock 3, the Dudley No. 1 Canal proceeds to Dudley Canal which is "3157 yards" long and like the Netherton Tunnel will take "58 minutes". Photo 1519 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:14:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50083,-2.10068 which is SO933892 and this point was reached after walking 7.155K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a stop gate just before the tunnel. Photo 1521 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:15:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50102,-2.10060 which is SO933892 and this point was reached after walking 7.177K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Dudley Tunnel. There's a website about Dudley Tunnel that has a link to a guide mDap that shows the various tunnels. Photo 1522 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:16:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50097,-2.10065 which is SO933892 and this point was reached after walking 7.184K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	En-route back to Park Head Junction, I see Fisherman No. 15. Photo 1523 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:18:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49958,-2.10016 which is SO933891 and this point was reached after walking 7.346K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Immediately after Park Head Junction, there's a lock - and I see Sloe descending the lock. I help a bit. The lock is next to an old pumphouse. Photo 1525 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:23:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49697,-2.09847 which is SO934888 and this point was reached after walking 7.686K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Sloe passing uder Peartree Lane Bridge. Photo 1526 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:34:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49254,-2.10156 which is SO932883 and this point was reached after walking 8.26K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1530 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:37:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49140,-2.10324 which is SO931882 and this point was reached after walking 8.433K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the other end of Two Locks Line, the short cut from the Dudley No. 2 Canal to the Dudley No. 1 Canal. Photo 1531 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:39:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49028,-2.10582 which is SO929880 and this point was reached after walking 8.649K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Runner No. 1. Photo 1532 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:45:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48995,-2.11009 which is SO926880 and this point was reached after walking 9.028K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1533 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:47:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48894,-2.11112 which is SO926879 and this point was reached after walking 9.173K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Is this a disued railway bridge? Photo 1534 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:49:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48893,-2.11245 which is SO925879 and this point was reached after walking 9.27K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1535 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:49:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48891,-2.11247 which is SO925879 and this point was reached after walking 9.273K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at that bridge. Photo 1536 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:50:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48860,-2.11293 which is SO924879 and this point was reached after walking 9.319K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I'm entering "intu". The Pearson's Canal Companion says this is a "massive retail complex" - "in common with its peers (Meadowhall, Metro Centre, Trafford Park and Bluewater) you either love this sort of thing or loathe it". Photo 1537 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:52:30 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48785,-2.11526 which is SO923878 and this point was reached after walking 9.511K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1538 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:53:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48759,-2.11555 which is SO922877 and this point was reached after walking 9.547K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Runner no.1 returns. Photo 1539 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:54:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48686,-2.11549 which is SO923877 and this point was reached after walking 9.629K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fisherman No. 16. Photo 1542 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:54:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48669,-2.11549 which is SO923876 and this point was reached after walking 9.648K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1543 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:55:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48651,-2.11547 which is SO923876 and this point was reached after walking 9.668K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	intu has a Wetherspoons ... Photo 1545 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:56:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48586,-2.11473 which is SO923876 and this point was reached after walking 9.758K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... and a Copthorne. Photo 1546 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 15:56:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48566,-2.11458 which is SO923875 and this point was reached after walking 9.782K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The change in towpath terrain signals the end of intu. Photo 1547 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:02:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48338,-2.11478 which is SO923873 and this point was reached after walking 10.052K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Not quite the end as there's also M&S and Argos. Photo 1548 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:03:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48295,-2.11514 which is SO923872 and this point was reached after walking 10.106K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1549 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:03:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48295,-2.11514 which is SO923872 and this point was reached after walking 10.106K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1553 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:04:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48266,-2.11531 which is SO923872 and this point was reached after walking 10.147K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at a bridge across the canal. Photo 1554 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:06:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48191,-2.11551 which is SO923871 and this point was reached after walking 10.231K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1555 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:07:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48131,-2.11548 which is SO923870 and this point was reached after walking 10.298K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fisherman No. 17. Photo 1560 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:10:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48010,-2.11674 which is SO922869 and this point was reached after walking 10.473K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Wheelers Tube Bridge Photo 1561 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:10:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47988,-2.11715 which is SO921869 and this point was reached after walking 10.51K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Lock 1, the top lock, of the Delph Locks. And, although the bridge is called "Nine Locks Bridge", there are in fact 8 locks. Pearson's Canal Companion explains: "When the canal opened in 1779 there were nine locks. The top and bottom are originals, but in 1858 the present central six were built to replace seven earlier locks, traces of which can be explored to the East." There is more about this in this leaflet about the Delph Locks. Photo 1562 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:13:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47855,-2.11849 which is SO920867 and this point was reached after walking 10.69K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The old line of the canal went left whereas the current line of the canal goes right to Lock 2. And "Sloe" is waiting for it to be ready. Photo 1563 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:13:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47834,-2.11856 which is SO920867 and this point was reached after walking 10.713K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I help the owners of the "Sloe" descend Locks 2 to 8. Fishermen 18 and 19 are fishing between locks 2 and 3. Photo 1564 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:15:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47782,-2.11912 which is SO920867 and this point was reached after walking 10.791K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1565 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:22:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47753,-2.11953 which is SO920866 and this point was reached after walking 10.885K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a boat ascending. This will make life easier for us (as all the locks will be full before we get to them). Photo 1566 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:38:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47654,-2.12110 which is SO919865 and this point was reached after walking 11.101K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Yes this lock is from 1858. Photo 1567 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 16:38:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47654,-2.12110 which is SO919865 and this point was reached after walking 11.101K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A welcome sign at Delph Bottom Lock. Photo 1568 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 17:10:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47531,-2.12331 which is SO917864 and this point was reached after walking 11.551K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is "Sloe" descending Delph Bottom Lock. Photo 1569 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 17:11:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47531,-2.12347 which is SO917864 and this point was reached after walking 11.562K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fisherman No. 20. Photo 1570 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 17:11:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47531,-2.12347 which is SO917864 and this point was reached after walking 11.562K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here is "Sloe" passing under Black Delph Bridge which is just below the Delph Locks. This is where the Dudley No. 1 Canal ends. It's the start of the Stourbridge Canal. Photo 1571 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 17:13:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47526,-2.12417 which is SO917864 and this point was reached after walking 11.639K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at what used to be a side branch. Photo 1572 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 17:14:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47528,-2.12495 which is SO916864 and this point was reached after walking 11.696K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fishermen No. 21 and 22. It's been a busy day for fishing. Photo 1573 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 17:15:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47534,-2.12578 which is SO916864 and this point was reached after walking 11.755K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Seven Dwellings Bridge is where I'm leaving the Stourbridge Canal today. It's near Silver End. Photo 1574 was taken on 2018-09-17 at 17:20:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47408,-2.12906 which is SO913862 and this point was reached after walking 12.024K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr