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GARDENS, GLASS MAKING TOWN ARM 4. The next bridge you come across, 1. Turn left onto the towpath, and follow Follow The Stourbridge down the AND GREAT LOCOMOTIVES Chubbs Bridge was originally built to the canal as it narrows and winds downhill. scenic flight, cross the bridge and A waterside walk, following the route provide access to the newly refurbished take The Stourbridge Town Arm to The Dudley has a thriving canal culture that of The Stourbridge Town Arm for 2. Cross the footbridge, and follow the canalside cone. Bonded Warehouse. At this point the makes walking and cycling in the area approximately one mile from The towpath down the flight of 8 locks, cycle route deviates from the canal a varied and exciting experience. Stourbridge Bonded Warehouse to 5. Continue along the towpath passing looking out for wildlife on both sides of towpath.Turn right onto the main road, Junction. old industrial buildings that are still in use the canal. From the bustling Waterfront at Merry take the pedestrian underpass, and turn today. Hill, with its cosmopolitan mix of cafes, Location: 3. Look out for evidence of the original to the left. Follow the National Cycle bars and restaurants to the breathtaking Stourbridge Wharf, Stourbridge 6. Just before Wordsley Junction a small lock flight, still visible in the overgrowth Route signs through urban areas and beauty of Leasowes Park Gardens, Dudley Start/Finish: row of cottages to your left are reminders to the left of the canal. parks, rejoining the canal at Black Delph is an area of contrasts.You’ll find plenty to Stourbridge Bonded Warehouse of a canalside community dating back to Junction. The Delph lock flight to your 4. Why not refresh yourself at The Tenth see and do by the water and you’ll want Distance: 3 miles/4.8 km (approx) 1829. right leads up to Merry Hill. Turn left onto Lock Pub before retracing your steps to come back time and time again… Duration: 1 hour (approx) The and follow it, 7. Upon reaching the junction you to the beginning, or return to the Type: Linear veering to the left at Leys Junction. Cross This handy guide is a brief introduction to can either retrace your steps back to cosmopolitan bars and restaurants of Conditions: Hard surfaced/flat. at the bridge after the first lock, double some of the great walks and cycle routes The Bonded Warehouse or turn to your The Waterfront. Some areas may become muddy in wet back past Leys Junction and return to just waiting to be discovered in Dudley. right and enjoy a further walk along weather, suitable footwear is advised. Raised water overflow points on the The Dell Sports Centre. This route The Stourbridge Canal, passing Access point: Stourbridge Wharf locks create spectacular waterfalls when includes a low footbridge. The Stourbridge 16, a flight of 16 locks, Car parking: the canal water is high. leading up to the picturesque Delph 9 Bonded Warehouse, High Street and on to Merry Hill, for shopping and CYCLE ROUTES 1. Leave The Bonded Warehouse – built a bite to eat! by the former Stourbridge Canal Company The routes described form part of the in 1779 and used for the storage of wines DELPH WALK and Cycle and spirits. As you join the canal to begin Routes. Numerous points of interest can This 30 minute linear walk takes you from your walk along the Stourbridge Canal be found along their varying landscapes. the modern Merry Hill, through changing Arm you will see evidence of the area’s landscapes and down the rural tranquillity industrial past all around. This circular route can be divided of the lock flight. into various shorter routes. The map 2. Following the towpath, cross the first highlights access points and road Location: bridge to rejoin the canal, continuing accesses, but parking may be on road Start/Finish: The Waterfront as it leads you through urban areas with in places. Distance: 1.5 miles/2.4 km (approx) industrial heritage sites. There are also Duration: 30 min (approx) STOURBRIDGE CIRCULAR many opportunities to spot wildlife such Type: Linear Distance: as kingfishers and sparrowhawks. 6.6 miles/10.6 km (approx) Conditions: Hard surfaced/flat. Some Duration: 1 hour 10 min (approx) 3. Cross over the second bridge and areas may become muddy in wet weather. Access point: Road continue to follow the towpath passing Access point: Steps up to The Waterfront, Car Parking: The Dell Sports Centre, several houses which back onto the off Waterfront Way Brockmore. canal. Car parking: Car park, off Way

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For public transport enquiries, please contactFor Centro on 6 PLEASE NOTE Routes detailed in this leaflet are a guide, and consultation of additional maps is advisable before beginning your trip. Route duration’s are based on an average speed of 3mph walking and 7mph cycling. Remember you are responsible for your own safety must be accompanied by an adult. and children Although towpaths are suitable for both cyclists and walkers, appropriate footwear is recommended for muddy areas. Cyclists are advised to take extra care Dismount on on uneven or steep surfaces and locks. narrow sections, at motorcycle barriers and under low bridges and , particularly in wet weather. Cyclists should obtain a all visitors Midlands Waterways details please contact the West Customer B4537 B418 WHERE & WALKING GO TO CYCLING AROUND THE DUDLEY AREA 019843, 2004. 019843, Attraction Cycling Route Route Walking National Cycling Route Rail Station Car Park Lock Access Point Canal Road Railway Motorway A [email protected] 0121 200 7400 0121 200 7400 Sources of further information: Sources Midlands Waterways West Customer Service Centre 2 Canalside Off King Edwards Road Birmingham B1 2NX T E www.britishwaterways.co.uk www.waterscape.com KEY This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material map is based upon Ordnance This Survey on behalf with the permission of Ordnance of Her Majesty’s Stationeryof the Controller Office © infringes copyright. Unauthorised reproduction Crown or civil copyright and may lead to prosecution Crown 100 , proceedings.