Worcester and Birmingham: from Alvechurch to Stoke Works

This is the route that I took on Monday August 20th 2018 when walking Worcester and Birmingham from Alvechurch to Stoke Works. It is 12.4K 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:

Monday 0928 Markets (Stop PS1), Birmingham
            bus 45 Longridge
       0951 Kings Norton 
       0959 Kings Norton Railway Station
            train
       1015 Alvechurch Railway Station
            today's walk
Monday 1614 Corbett Drive, Stoke Works
            bus TBD
       1630 Bromsgrove Railway Station
       1631 Bromsgrove Railway Station
            train
       1647 Kings Norton Railway Station
       1657 Kings Norton Station
            bus TBD Birmingham
       1712 High Street (Stop TBD), Birmingham

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

	This morning's view of Alvechurch Marina with the Weighbridge pub in the background Photo 0154 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:17:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34752,-1.96895 which is SP022722 and this point was reached after walking 0.06K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another view of Alvechurch Marina Photo 0155 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:18:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34688,-1.96916 which is SP022721 and this point was reached after walking 0.134K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another view of Alvechurch Marina Photo 0156 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:19:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34660,-1.96977 which is SP022721 and this point was reached after walking 0.187K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0158 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:24:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34460,-1.97181 which is SP020718 and this point was reached after walking 0.468K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0160 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:25:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34394,-1.97118 which is SP021718 and this point was reached after walking 0.554K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's today's first moving boat Photo 0161 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:29:59 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34122,-1.97205 which is SP020715 and this point was reached after walking 0.876K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It's Emma going in the direction of Birmingham Photo 0162 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:30:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.34066,-1.97239 which is SP020714 and this point was reached after walking 0.945K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The area just before Shortwood Tunnel is very woody Photo 0163 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:36:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33745,-1.97356 which is SP019710 and this point was reached after walking 1.318K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0164 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:41:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33432,-1.97603 which is SP017707 and this point was reached after walking 1.728K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Shortwood Tunnel is "613 yards long" - you can even see the other end Photo 0166 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:43:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33406,-1.97653 which is SP017707 and this point was reached after walking 1.772K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0168 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:44:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33396,-1.97720 which is SP016707 and this point was reached after walking 1.82K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's no towpath through the tunnel - this is the start of the path that climbs over the top Photo 0169 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:45:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33390,-1.97751 which is SP016706 and this point was reached after walking 1.842K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	One final glance of the mouth of the tunnel Photo 0173 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:47:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33360,-1.97832 which is SP016706 and this point was reached after walking 1.908K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The path over the top continues climbing through trees Photo 0174 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:48:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33346,-1.97904 which is SP015706 and this point was reached after walking 1.961K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And finally reaches the summit - it's downhill from here Photo 0175 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:51:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33393,-1.98130 which is SP014706 and this point was reached after walking 2.165K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And now the path crosses a field and you wonder whether you're on the right route Photo 0176 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:53:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33371,-1.98276 which is SP013706 and this point was reached after walking 2.267K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	That's not the canal - it's a reservoir/lake/pond with birds on it Photo 0177 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:54:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33361,-1.98382 which is SP012706 and this point was reached after walking 2.341K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	But at the bottom the path reenters woods and the terrain underfoot is much like it was on the path that went up through the trees - small pebbles - and that nearly convinces me it's the right route Photo 0178 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:56:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33319,-1.98624 which is SP010706 and this point was reached after walking 2.52K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Soon afterwards you rejoin the Canal - the path that goes straight on becomes the towpath and the path down the steps to the left visits the mouth of this end of the tunnel Photo 0179 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 10:57:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33289,-1.98660 which is SP010705 and this point was reached after walking 2.564K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's a view of the mouth of the tunnel from the non-towpath side Photo 0181 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:01:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33277,-1.98666 which is SP010705 and this point was reached after walking 2.589K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A view of the Canal from above the mouth of the tunnel Photo 0182 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:04:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33272,-1.98660 which is SP010705 and this point was reached after walking 2.597K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A view of mouth of the tunnel from the towpath Photo 0184 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:10:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33248,-1.98821 which is SP009705 and this point was reached after walking 2.724K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	What's this? Photo 0185 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:14:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33221,-1.99057 which is SP007705 and this point was reached after walking 2.89K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another boat coming towards me passes under bridge 58 Photo 0186 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:15:34 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33209,-1.99117 which is SP007704 and this point was reached after walking 2.933K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1 of the new exciting Towpath Terrain series: the path is uncomfortable as it's just wide enough for one boot not two! Photo 0189 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:23:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33031,-1.99739 which is SP003702 and this point was reached after walking 3.436K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0190 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:24:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33071,-1.99896 which is SP002703 and this point was reached after walking 3.554K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A view of the Anglo Welsh boat hire base Photo 0191 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:28:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.33033,-2.00181 which is SO1000702 and this point was reached after walking 3.789K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at the Anglo Welsh boat hire base - this photo wa taken from bridge 57 - there's no towpath from bridge 57 to Tardebrigge Tunnel Photo 0192 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:32:03 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32849,-2.00221 which is SO999700 and this point was reached after walking 4.029K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The route over the top begins with some tarmac Photo 0193 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:32:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32827,-2.00206 which is SO1000700 and this point was reached after walking 4.081K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And at a T-junction you take a footpath straight ahead but it's not where you think Photo 0194 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:39:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32463,-2.00385 which is SO998696 and this point was reached after walking 4.522K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Instead the footpath is between the signs and the large metal gate - so aim for the signs and you'll see a "Public Footpath" sign leading you into a field Photo 0195 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:40:01 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32467,-2.00386 which is SO998696 and this point was reached after walking 4.537K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Follow the route through the field indicated by the footprints of previous travellers - and eventually you'll get to this wooden fence which you have to climb followed by some concrete steps down to a dual carriageway Photo 0200 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:45:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32323,-2.00574 which is SO997695 and this point was reached after walking 4.745K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's a view looking back at the dual carriageway that I've just crossed Photo 0201 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:48:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32297,-2.00602 which is SO997694 and this point was reached after walking 4.796K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	After crossing the dual carriageway, the path continues to a less agressive road - and if you look left you should see a curved stoned side to the road that looks like it might be a bridge across something Photo 0203 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:49:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32260,-2.00635 which is SO997694 and this point was reached after walking 4.852K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	which happens to be the mouth of Tardebigge Tunnel Photo 0204 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:53:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32199,-2.00684 which is SO996693 and this point was reached after walking 4.984K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At this point it's starting to rain Photo 0205 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:53:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32192,-2.00714 which is SO996693 and this point was reached after walking 5.006K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0206 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:54:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32183,-2.00780 which is SO996693 and this point was reached after walking 5.052K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The IWA was formed here - it says 1946 Photo 0207 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:59:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32170,-2.00960 which is SO994693 and this point was reached after walking 5.311K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I think this is a plaque saying it was really in 1945 Photo 0210 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:59:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32169,-2.00952 which is SO994693 and this point was reached after walking 5.317K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0211 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 11:59:51 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32169,-2.00952 which is SO994693 and this point was reached after walking 5.317K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0212 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:00:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32168,-2.00959 which is SO994693 and this point was reached after walking 5.322K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	"This 30 lock flight is the longest in the UK" - what about Caen Hill Locks? That has 29 locks but I think it's in a shorter distance. And how close do two locks have to be to become a flight - I think the distance between Tardebigge Top Lock and the next lock down is longer than the distance between Tardebigge Bottom Lock and Stoke Top Lock and so why aren't the Stoke Locks and the Tardebigge Locks in the same flight? Photo 0213 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:01:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32145,-2.01025 which is SO994693 and this point was reached after walking 5.396K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Tardebigge Top Lock - Lock 58. There have been none in the 14 miles between Birmingham and here. There are 58 in the 17 miles between here and Worcester Photo 0215 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:03:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32145,-2.01015 which is SO994693 and this point was reached after walking 5.422K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at Tardebigge Top Lock - it looks deep Photo 0217 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:05:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32126,-2.01123 which is SO993692 and this point was reached after walking 5.498K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Another boat coming towards me Photo 0218 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:07:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32117,-2.01187 which is SO993692 and this point was reached after walking 5.544K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	So this is about halfway to Worcester Photo 0219 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:10:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.32046,-2.01475 which is SO991692 and this point was reached after walking 5.756K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a description of an Engine House Photo 0220 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:15:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31860,-2.01901 which is SO988689 and this point was reached after walking 6.116K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0221 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:15:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31860,-2.01901 which is SO988689 and this point was reached after walking 6.116K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0222 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:15:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31860,-2.01901 which is SO988689 and this point was reached after walking 6.116K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0223 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:16:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31860,-2.01901 which is SO988689 and this point was reached after walking 6.116K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I don't know how much of this is the original Engine House Photo 0224 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:16:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31860,-2.01901 which is SO988689 and this point was reached after walking 6.116K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 57 has many other locks close behind Photo 0225 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:17:07 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31850,-2.01924 which is SO988689 and this point was reached after walking 6.135K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's an instruction to boaters to work ahead Photo 0226 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:22:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31616,-2.02341 which is SO985687 and this point was reached after walking 6.525K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Tardebigge Reservoir is alongside the Canal - it has one fisherman Photo 0227 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:23:11 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31593,-2.02365 which is SO985686 and this point was reached after walking 6.556K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's all his stuff Photo 0228 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:23:23 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31593,-2.02365 which is SO985686 and this point was reached after walking 6.556K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	He has an enormous reservoir to fish from Photo 0231 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:25:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31535,-2.02418 which is SO984686 and this point was reached after walking 6.649K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 50 and bridge 54 Photo 0232 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:28:15 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31388,-2.02534 which is SO984684 and this point was reached after walking 6.835K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The climb of the 30 locks is 200 feet - that's a lot for a runner Photo 0233 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:29:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31347,-2.02649 which is SO983684 and this point was reached after walking 6.93K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 48 with several more to follow Photo 0234 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:30:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31338,-2.02698 which is SO983684 and this point was reached after walking 6.964K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's a winding hole - quite why you do numerous locks and then turn round and redo them I don't know - it's not advertised in the Pearson's Canal Companion Photo 0237 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:32:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31292,-2.02984 which is SO981683 and this point was reached after walking 7.168K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I was nearly tempted by the jam Photo 0238 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:35:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31280,-2.03192 which is SO979683 and this point was reached after walking 7.31K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a boat ahead at lock 43 - the guy with the straw hat on the right is doing the locks Photo 0239 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:37:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31254,-2.03409 which is SO978683 and this point was reached after walking 7.463K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The boat's going my way - and so I spend the next 2hours 25minutes helping to lock down from lock 43 to lock 29 Later I find out that the guy with the straw hat is called Philip and his wife Katie is driving the boat Photo 0240 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:41:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31232,-2.03715 which is SO976682 and this point was reached after walking 7.673K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At one of the locks the straw hat blows into the lock and sinks Photo 0241 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 12:48:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31221,-2.03854 which is SO975682 and this point was reached after walking 7.774K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	At one of the locks there's a public right of way across the Canal Photo 0242 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 13:38:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30883,-2.04917 which is SO967679 and this point was reached after walking 8.722K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Their daughter Bethany is preparing the lock ahead - she has to fill it (as there's another boat going the same way not far in front) and open the gate so that their boat can go straight in Photo 0243 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 13:42:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30918,-2.05065 which is SO966679 and this point was reached after walking 8.843K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Eventually we reach the bottom lock of this flight of 30 locks - Philip announces that it's taken them 3hours 37minutes Photo 0244 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:03:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31006,-2.05454 which is SO964680 and this point was reached after walking 9.154K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Their boat in Tardebigge Bottom Lock Photo 0245 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:04:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.31006,-2.05468 which is SO964680 and this point was reached after walking 9.164K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A family shot Photo 0246 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:17:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30979,-2.05581 which is SO963680 and this point was reached after walking 9.312K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	They are stopping here for lunch and a rest Photo 0248 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:17:31 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30956,-2.05616 which is SO963679 and this point was reached after walking 9.347K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I ignore the Queens Head which is just after Tardebigge Bottom Lock Photo 0249 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:18:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30920,-2.05679 which is SO962679 and this point was reached after walking 9.409K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0250 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:20:33 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30823,-2.05804 which is SO961678 and this point was reached after walking 9.55K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lock 28 is the Top Lock of the Stoke Locks which is a flight of 6 locks Photo 0251 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:21:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30788,-2.05816 which is SO961678 and this point was reached after walking 9.593K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Spare water is following away from the Canal Photo 0252 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:26:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30487,-2.06018 which is SO960674 and this point was reached after walking 9.97K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This boat is the Cropedy - it's the boat that was in front of the one being used by Philip, Katie and Bethany - as there are two of them on their own I help them down the remainder of the Stoke Locks Photo 0253 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:44:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30256,-2.06671 which is SO955672 and this point was reached after walking 10.504K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0254 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:45:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30214,-2.06856 which is SO954671 and this point was reached after walking 10.64K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Black Prince Holidays hire base Photo 0255 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:48:36 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30161,-2.07163 which is SO952671 and this point was reached after walking 10.86K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Stoke Bottom Lock Photo 0256 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:49:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30144,-2.07247 which is SO952670 and this point was reached after walking 10.92K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	We have arrived at Stoke Bottom Lock before the Cropedy does Photo 0257 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:49:50 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30144,-2.07256 which is SO951670 and this point was reached after walking 10.926K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0258 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:57:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30110,-2.07343 which is SO951670 and this point was reached after walking 11.021K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The maintenance tunnel of Crafted Boats Photo 0259 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 14:58:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.30095,-2.07388 which is SO951670 and this point was reached after walking 11.055K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0260 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 15:02:19 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.29901,-2.07787 which is SO948668 and this point was reached after walking 11.406K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0261 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 15:02:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.29895,-2.07809 which is SO948668 and this point was reached after walking 11.422K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0263 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 15:03:17 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.29875,-2.07865 which is SO947667 and this point was reached after walking 11.467K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I haven't done my homework - there's an advertised towpath diversion Photo 0265 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 15:05:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.29808,-2.08051 which is SO946667 and this point was reached after walking 11.615K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The diversion goes inland as far as the eyes can see Photo 0266 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 15:05:55 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.29811,-2.08032 which is SO946667 and this point was reached after walking 11.65K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The diversion goes around the Barratt housing development - on this map the yellow is the unusable towpath and the blue is the diversion - at Stoke Bottom Lock the two people on the Cropedy had offered me a lift to where I was going (bridge 42) but I had declined but now I decide to be cheeky and I hitch a ride on the Cropedy to bridge 42 Photo 0267 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 15:06:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.29806,-2.08049 which is SO946667 and this point was reached after walking 11.663K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This photo taken from the Cropedy shows part of the land being taken for the housing development and a section of the unusable towpath Photo 0268 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 15:13:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.29719,-2.08203 which is SO945666 and this point was reached after walking 11.955K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 0269 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 15:14:40 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.29687,-2.08260 which is SO945665 and this point was reached after walking 12.008K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I leave the Cropedy at bridge 42 where they are stopping to take on water. Photo 0270 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 15:21:16 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.29479,-2.08525 which is SO943663 and this point was reached after walking 12.348K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Bridge 42 is at Stoke Works, an area where there was "one of the largest saltworks in the world" Photo 0271 was taken on 2018-08-20 at 16:01:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.29508,-2.08522 which is SO943663 and this point was reached after walking 12.43K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr