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Bratch Locks Railway Café Wolverhampton Old Lock Keeper’s Toll House Bratch Bratch Locks Bridge h Lane atc Br Discover Side pond Bratch Locks d Roa Bratch Locks form one Trysull of the prettiest groups of canal buildings on Side Disused the Staffordshire and pond railway line Worcestershire Canal. Bratch l Just the place for a a Pumping n great family day out a Station C in the country! e r i h s r e t Circular s e walk c r o W & e r Little adventures i h s on your doorstep d r o f f ta S Bumblehole Lock STAY SAFE: Stay Away From the Edge Houndel Bridge The Round Oak Circular walk Wombourne Map not to scale: covers approx 1.4 miles/2.4km A little bit of history Bratch Locks were planned by James Brindley, the famous canal engineer, and opened in 1772. The two bridges, toll house and lock keeper’s cottage, all built in mellow brick, make it a favourite spot for artists, as well as walkers, anglers and bird spotters. Best of all it’s FREE!* ve thi Fi ngs to d o at B ratch Take binoculars and look out for wildlife. Lock sYou might even spot otters, kingfishers, and dragonflies which love the still water of side ponds. Information Watch the water in a lock as it empties into the side Bratch Locks pond. The process is then reversed to fill the next lock. Wombourne Go on the circular walk along the canal and the Wolverhampton disused railway line (1.4 miles/2.2km). Be sure to take WV5 8DH a break in the Railway Café – a converted railway Parking station! Walk down the towpath to Bumblehole Lock, another Toilets scenic lock. Café Visit Bratch Pumping Station, one of only 50 Pub remaining steam pumping stations and built to look like a fairy-tale castle. Picnic Path Circular walk What to Spot Allow 1-2 hours Explore the waterside together. for this visit How many of these can you spot? * Don’t forget: Although the site is always A duck quacking open the facilities and boat trips may not be and some may be chargeable. Please check with local businesses The number of a A fascinating insect before setting out. bridge or lock The names of A face two boats or animal in the Sign up for our An interesting clouds newsletter and get regular stone or brick updates and offers from the Canal & River Trust. Simply go online and search for ’. Go to canalriverexplorers.org.uk ‘canal newsletter to discover lots of fun things to do with the family. © Canal & River Trust Charity no. 1146792 A big thank you to all the volunteers who helped produce these. 02/18.
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