This is the route that I took on Tuesday September 18th 2018 when walking the Dudley and Stourbridge from Silver End to Stourport Junction. It is 14.9K long.
The bit from Stourbridge along the High Street back to the canal was on a bus.
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:
Tue 1046 Wolverhampton Bus Station (Stand S) Bus X7 Birmingham 1121 Dudley Bus Station (Stand D) 1132 Dudley Bus Station (Stand K) Bus 6 Stourbridge 1153 Crescent Avenue WALK from Silver End to Stourton Junction 1721 Kidderminster Road, Stourton Bus 228 Merry Hill 1735 Stourbridge Bus Station (Stand E) 1740 Stourbridge Bus Station (Stand C) Bus 16 Wolverhampton 1844 Wolverhampton
Here are some photos I took. If you want to see a photo in hi-res, click on it.
![]() | Today's walk along the Stourbridge Canal starts from Seven Dwellings Bridge in Silver End. Photo 1575 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:03:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47403,-2.12945 which is SO913862 and this point was reached after walking 0.413K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Runner No. 1. Photo 1577 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:04:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47398,-2.12973 which is SO913862 and this point was reached after walking 0.432K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Moored boats at Silver End. Photo 1578 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:04:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47396,-2.12987 which is SO913862 and this point was reached after walking 0.443K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 1579 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:06:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47337,-2.13238 which is SO911862 and this point was reached after walking 0.629K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | A moored boat, a sunflower garden and two chimneys. Photo 1580 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:07:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47313,-2.13308 which is SO911861 and this point was reached after walking 0.684K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 1582 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:08:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47302,-2.13357 which is SO910861 and this point was reached after walking 0.72K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | That looks like a railway bridge ahead. The Pearson's Canal Companion says "Oxford, Worcester & Wolverhampton (GWR)", i.e., the same line as went over the Park Head Viaduct yesterday, and so I wasn't expecting any track ... Photo 1583 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:11:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47292,-2.13671 which is SO908861 and this point was reached after walking 0.95K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | ... and yet when I took a look the line looked active with a signal at yellow. After some investigation I find it's used for freight from Round Oak to Stourport Junction. Photo 1584 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:12:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47281,-2.13721 which is SO908861 and this point was reached after walking 0.987K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | There's a boat coming towards me. They have just lowered their heads as Brettell Lane Bridge has low headroom. Photo 1586 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:15:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47358,-2.13886 which is SO907862 and this point was reached after walking 1.145K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | This fence provides no access to the canal for any of the houses fronting the canal. Photo 1589 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:18:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47581,-2.13886 which is SO907864 and this point was reached after walking 1.42K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Oh dear! Photo 1591 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:30:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48253,-2.13575 which is SO909872 and this point was reached after walking 2.364K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | It was a boat. Photo 1595 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:31:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48271,-2.13567 which is SO909872 and this point was reached after walking 2.385K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | There's a T-junction ahead. It's Leys Junction. The Stourbridge Canal continues to the left and immediately there is a flight of 16 locks - the Stourbridge Locks. And the canal to the right takes you to Brockmoor Junction and it's not navigable soon after that. Photo 1597 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:41:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48348,-2.14109 which is SO905873 and this point was reached after walking 2.946K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | I see a boat coming the way I've come and aiming for the first of the Stourbridge Locks. I decide to take a wander to Brockmoor Junction. Photo 1600 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:45:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48321,-2.14270 which is SO904873 and this point was reached after walking 3.208K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 1603 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:52:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48488,-2.13989 which is SO906874 and this point was reached after walking 3.574K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Fisherman No. 1. Photo 1605 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:54:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48620,-2.13815 which is SO907876 and this point was reached after walking 3.765K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | This is Brockmoor Junction. Photo 1606 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:55:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48673,-2.13744 which is SO908877 and this point was reached after walking 3.842K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | This is the view to the left ... Photo 1607 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:56:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48695,-2.13726 which is SO908877 and this point was reached after walking 3.869K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | ... and this the view straight on. At this point, I decide to return to Leys Junction. Photo 1611 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 12:58:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48705,-2.13692 which is SO908877 and this point was reached after walking 3.955K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Runner No. 2. Photo 1612 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:06:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48336,-2.14225 which is SO904873 and this point was reached after walking 4.519K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The sign says "Stourbridge Top Lock" ... Photo 1613 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:06:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48321,-2.14265 which is SO904873 and this point was reached after walking 4.555K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | ... and here it is. Photo 1614 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:07:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48316,-2.14276 which is SO904873 and this point was reached after walking 4.565K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The boat I saw earlier is about to enter lock 2. Photo 1615 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:09:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48193,-2.14480 which is SO903871 and this point was reached after walking 4.762K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Looking back at lock 3. Photo 1616 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:12:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48093,-2.14702 which is SO901870 and this point was reached after walking 4.961K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Lock 4 with a side pound to the left. Photo 1618 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:14:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48053,-2.14763 which is SO901870 and this point was reached after walking 5.048K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | This is the "Peggy Ellen" which is outside the Samson and Lion. The person on this boat mentions that he sawme last week on the Staffs and Worcs. Photo 1619 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:15:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.48016,-2.14817 which is SO900869 and this point was reached after walking 5.103K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Lock 6 with 7 and 8 in the distance. Photo 1620 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:18:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47965,-2.14925 which is SO900869 and this point was reached after walking 5.196K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Lock 7 with a side pound to the left. The Pearson's CAnal Companion says "The flight is characterised by reedy side ponds aiding and abetting water supply." The side ponds are very easy to see if you go to this area on Google Maps. Photo 1622 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:19:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47918,-2.15010 which is SO899868 and this point was reached after walking 5.274K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The Pearson's Canal Companion says "The massive Red House Cone (or kiln) dates from the end of the 18th Century". This is a telephoto shot of it as I haven't got to it yet. Photo 1630 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:24:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47771,-2.15261 which is SO897867 and this point was reached after walking 5.514K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Just before the Red House Cone, there's a boat yard. The Pearson's Canal Companion says "Dadford's Shed was a transhipment warehouse built of timber which is now partially used by a boatbuilder". Photo 1632 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:28:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47716,-2.15464 which is SO896866 and this point was reached after walking 5.685K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Lock 11. Photo 1636 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:31:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47680,-2.15564 which is SO895866 and this point was reached after walking 5.779K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 1638 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:32:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47655,-2.15681 which is SO894865 and this point was reached after walking 5.865K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | I'm now alongside the Red House Cone. Photo 1639 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:33:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47650,-2.15691 which is SO894865 and this point was reached after walking 5.874K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 1642 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:36:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47575,-2.15855 which is SO893864 and this point was reached after walking 6.019K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Looking back at lock 13. Photo 1643 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:37:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47550,-2.15923 which is SO893864 and this point was reached after walking 6.075K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | I help this boat ascend lock 15. Photo 1645 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:48:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47443,-2.16241 which is SO891863 and this point was reached after walking 6.438K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Here I'm closing the top gate as they leave. Photo 1647 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:48:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47443,-2.16242 which is SO891863 and this point was reached after walking 6.439K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Fisherman No. 2. Photo 1650 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:51:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47293,-2.16382 which is SO890861 and this point was reached after walking 6.633K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | It's Stourbridge Bottom Lock. Photo 1654 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:53:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47281,-2.16400 which is SO890861 and this point was reached after walking 6.651K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | This is Wordsley Junction. The Stourbridge Canal continues to Stourton Junction but to the left there's a cul-de-sac branch off to the town of Stourbridge. I decide to walk that next. Photo 1655 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:53:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47281,-2.16400 which is SO890861 and this point was reached after walking 6.651K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | And straightaway on the Stourbridge Arm, I see Fisherman Nos. 3 and 4. Photo 1657 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:54:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47248,-2.16380 which is SO890861 and this point was reached after walking 6.71K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | The cat in the centre of the photo is tired! Photo 1658 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:56:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47232,-2.16239 which is SO891861 and this point was reached after walking 6.81K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | This information board says "The remains of the cone, named the Canalside Cone, were uncovered in 1992 when the site was cleared for housing development." Photo 1660 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 13:59:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47171,-2.15992 which is SO892860 and this point was reached after walking 6.998K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Some old factories. Photo 1661 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:01:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47102,-2.15856 which is SO893859 and this point was reached after walking 7.123K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | I presume this the Canalside Cone. Photo 1662 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:02:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47040,-2.15832 which is SO893858 and this point was reached after walking 7.196K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 1664 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:02:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47031,-2.15828 which is SO893858 and this point was reached after walking 7.207K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Lots of leaves in the canal. Photo 1665 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:03:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47008,-2.15801 which is SO894858 and this point was reached after walking 7.238K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | There's a boat coming towards me. Photo 1666 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:04:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46921,-2.15753 which is SO894857 and this point was reached after walking 7.339K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Takeover! Photo 1667 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:06:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46843,-2.15681 which is SO894856 and this point was reached after walking 7.44K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 1668 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:13:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46476,-2.15376 which is SO896852 and this point was reached after walking 7.943K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 1669 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:15:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46392,-2.15506 which is SO896851 and this point was reached after walking 8.073K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | What was this? Photo 1670 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:18:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46185,-2.15594 which is SO895849 and this point was reached after walking 8.315K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | A junction that now goes nowhere. Photo 1671 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:18:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46176,-2.15591 which is SO895849 and this point was reached after walking 8.326K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Some moored boats ... Photo 1672 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:20:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46131,-2.15414 which is SO896848 and this point was reached after walking 8.466K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | ... including the "Sloe" (from Tiverton) who I helped yesterday - I have a chat with Adam and Jane, the owners of the boat. Photo 1673 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:20:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46130,-2.15399 which is SO896848 and this point was reached after walking 8.476K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | They tell me that the towpath ceases almost immediately as the moorings in Stourbridge are secured moorings surrounded by steel fences. I take this photo through the steel fence. So I'm now in Stourbridge - I've now reached the end of the Stourbridge Arm. Rather than walking back the same way to Wordsley Junction, I've decided to take the bus. This will drop me off just before lock 13 of the Stourbridge Locks. Maybe this time I'll see some boats doing the locks. And .... Photo 1674 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:33:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46111,-2.15226 which is SO898848 and this point was reached after walking 8.597K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | ... I arrive between locks 12 and 13 just as the "Peggy Ellen" is approaching lock 13. This was the boat which I saw earlier outside the Samson and Lion. I decide to help them down locks 13 to 16. Photo 1675 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 14:55:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47599,-2.15817 which is SO894865 and this point was reached after walking 10.786K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | After helping them down lock 13, we have to wait before tackling lock 14 as this boat is ascending lock 14. Photo 1677 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:09:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47490,-2.16040 which is SO892863 and this point was reached after walking 11.005K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | I'm told the boat is 59 feet long and the canal is restricted to boats of 60 feet or less - it's a tight fit in this lock. Photo 1678 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:14:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47490,-2.16060 which is SO892863 and this point was reached after walking 11.034K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Time for Peggy Ellen to descend lock 14. Photo 1679 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:28:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47439,-2.16242 which is SO891863 and this point was reached after walking 11.221K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | It's the school run ... Photo 1680 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:29:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47431,-2.16253 which is SO891863 and this point was reached after walking 11.233K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | ... which is a lot more interesting than my school runs. Photo 1681 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:31:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47428,-2.16264 which is SO890863 and this point was reached after walking 11.241K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Photo 1683 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:32:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47407,-2.16295 which is SO890862 and this point was reached after walking 11.273K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Whilst helping Peggy Ellen down lock 16 (the last lock), I see Sloe arrive at Wordsley Junction, coming out of the Stourbridge Arm and making a left turn to go to Stourton Junction. Photo 1684 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:35:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47306,-2.16367 which is SO890861 and this point was reached after walking 11.397K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | I get to Wordsley Junction for the second time. Here's Peggy Ellen leaving lock 16 - Stourbridge Bottom Lock. Photo 1685 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:44:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47270,-2.16418 which is SO889861 and this point was reached after walking 11.46K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | So I'm now on the last stretch, the bit between Wordsley Junction and Stourton Junction. I see Runner No. 3. Photo 1686 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:45:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47193,-2.16510 which is SO889860 and this point was reached after walking 11.567K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Shortly after Wordsley junction, the Stourbridge Canal crosses the River Stour. Photo 1687 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:45:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47177,-2.16530 which is SO889860 and this point was reached after walking 11.589K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | It's very leafy along here. Photo 1688 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:48:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47125,-2.16905 which is SO886859 and this point was reached after walking 11.859K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Fisherman No. 5. Photo 1689 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:51:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47089,-2.17205 which is SO884859 and this point was reached after walking 12.068K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Off to the right is Bell's Mill Fishery. Photo 1690 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 15:57:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47118,-2.18047 which is SO878859 and this point was reached after walking 12.655K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | And leafy here too. Photo 1693 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 16:03:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.47050,-2.18580 which is SO875859 and this point was reached after walking 13.112K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Some moored boats. Photo 1694 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 16:04:47 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46929,-2.18604 which is SO875857 and this point was reached after walking 13.253K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | This one even has a garden on the canal side of the boat! Photo 1695 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 16:05:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46876,-2.18651 which is SO874857 and this point was reached after walking 13.32K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | I've a gut feeling I've seen the Felicitas from Whitchurch earlier on my trips. Photo 1696 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 16:11:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46534,-2.19182 which is SO871853 and this point was reached after walking 13.881K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Another Oh Dear! Photo 1697 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 16:15:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46560,-2.19651 which is SO867853 and this point was reached after walking 14.205K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | There are four locks (called the "Stourton Locks") before Stourton Junction. And I catch up with Sloe, and help Adam and Jane down locks 2 to 4. Photo 1698 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 16:18:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46438,-2.19977 which is SO865852 and this point was reached after walking 14.475K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Just before lock 3, I see an otter! Photo 1699 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 16:28:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46392,-2.20211 which is SO864851 and this point was reached after walking 14.691K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Waiting for lock 4 to fill. Photo 1700 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 16:37:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46389,-2.20464 which is SO862851 and this point was reached after walking 14.871K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |
![]() | Beyond lock 4 is Stourton Junction - this is where the Stourbridge Canal meets the Staff and Worcs Canal which I walked last week. And that's the end of this trip. I've got about 40 minutes to wait until the bus back to Wolverhampton. But en-route to the bus stop I see the Peggy Ellen and help it down locks 3 and 4. Photo 1701 was taken on 2018-09-18 at 16:38:10 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.46395,-2.20499 which is SO862851 and this point was reached after walking 14.897K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr |