Cycling and Walking Around Dudley
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A MINI GUIDE TO Stourbridge Town Arm A waterside walk, following the route of Cycling and walking The Stourbridge Town Arm for approximately one mile around Dudley from The Stourbridge Bonded Warehouse to Wordsley Junction. Location: 1. Leave The Bonded Warehouse towpath passing several houses The Stourbridge Canal, passing Stourbridge Wharf, Stourbridge – built by the former Stourbridge which back onto the canal. The Stourbridge 16, a flight Start/Finish: Canal Company in 1779 and of 16 locks, leading up to the Stourbridge Bonded Warehouse 4. The next bridge you come used for the storage of wines picturesque Delph 9 and on Distance: across, Chubbs Bridge was and spirits. As you join the canal to Merry Hill, for shopping and 3 miles/4.8 km (approx) originally built to provide access Duration: 1 hour (approx) to begin your walk along the a bite to eat! waterscape.com to the newly refurbished Type: Linear Stourbridge Canal Arm you will British Waterways canalside cone. Visitor Information Centre Conditions: Hard surfaced/flat. see evidence of the area’s Cambrian House Some areas may become muddy industrial past all around. 5. Continue along the towpath in wet weather, suitable footwear King Edwards Road passing old industrial buildings is advised. 2. Following the towpath, Birmingham B1 2AN that are still in use today. Access point: Stourbridge Wharf Tel: 0121 236 4162 cross the first bridge to rejoin Car parking: the canal, continuing as it leads 6. Just before Wordsley Junction This leaflet is available Bonded Warehouse, High Street in alternative formats you through urban areas with a small row of cottages to your upon request. industrial heritage sites. There left are reminders of a canalside are also many opportunities to community dating back to 1829. spot wildlife such as kingfishers 7. Upon reaching the junction and sparrowhawks. you can either retrace your steps 3. Cross over the second bridge back to The Bonded Warehouse and continue to follow the or turn to your right and enjoy a further walk along Find your nearest canal at waterscape.com Delph walk area a varied and exciting experience. exciting and varied a area This 30 minute linear walk takes you from the modern that makes walking and cycling in the the in cycling and walking makes that Merry Hill, through changing landscapes and down Dudley has a thriving canal culture culture canal thriving a has Dudley the rural tranquillity of the lock flight. great locomotives great Gardens, glass making and and making glass Gardens, Location: Brierley Hill 1. Turn left onto the towpath, Start/Finish: The Waterfront and follow the canal as it narrows YOUR LOCAL CANAL LOCAL YOUR Distance: 1.5 miles/2.4 km (approx) and winds downhill. Duration: 30 min (approx) 2. Cross the footbridge, and Type: Linear follow the towpath down the flight Conditions: Hard surfaced/flat. Some areas may become muddy of 8locks, looking out for wildlife in wet weather. on both sides of the canal. Access point: Steps up to 3. Look out for evidence of the waiting to be discovered in Dudley. in discovered be to waiting The Waterfront, off Waterfront Way original lock flight, still visible walks and cycle routes just just routes cycle and walks Car parking: Car park, off Pedmore Way in the overgrowth to the left of introduction to some of the great great the of some to introduction the canal. This handy guide is a brief brief a is guide handy This Why not refresh yourself at come back time and time again... time and time back come 4. The Tenth Lock Pub before retracing by the water and you’ll want to to want you’ll and water the by your steps to the beginning, or You’ll find plenty to see and do do and see to plenty find You’ll return to the cosmopolitan bars Dudley is an area of contrasts. of area an is Dudley and restaurants of The Waterfront. the breathtaking beauty of Leasowes Park Gardens, Gardens, Park Leasowes of beauty breathtaking the Raised water overflow points cosmopolitan mix of cafes, bars and restaurants to to restaurants and bars cafes, of mix cosmopolitan on the locks create spectacular From the bustling Waterfront at Merry Hill, with its its with Hill, Merry at Waterfront bustling the From waterfalls when the canal water is high. ON YOUR BIKE Where to go cycling & walking around the Dudley area The routes described form part of the Birmingham and Black Country Cycle Routes. Numerous points of interest can be found along their varying landscapes. FACTORY LOCKS Tipton Key A457 Brickhouse Lane Bridge A4 NCN 81 19 Owen Street W 6 A L Cycling Route S Lock A A41 Neptune Health Centre Tipton Green Bridge Park Lane East L L C 8 A N Canal Walking Route Black Country Living Museum A L A416 National NE Tunnel W M Cycle Network A459 AIN Dudley Port LI A4037 NETHERTON BRANCH NE L CA Bus & Rail Station E Tividale Aqueduct NA Access Point N L N U Albion Bridge T Y A4033 GOWER BRANCH E O Parking Place of interest L LD D M Pudding Green Junction U Dudley Zoo and Castle AIN D L IN E Dudley C BROMFORD AN JUNCTION AL For a free copy of Dudleys cycle network map call: L E N N A4034 Tel: 01384 815432 or email [email protected] U T N BLAKELEY HALL O T BRIDGE R E H A4101 T A461 E N Blowers Green Bridge L A4101 A N A C FENS BRANCH .1 Bumble Hole Visitor Centre O J2 Langley Green N EY DU DL A459 Windmill End Dell Sport Centre A491 The Waterfront LEYS JUNCTION Stourbridge Circular Cradley Road Stoney Lane A4034 A123 ( Merry Hill Shopping Centre T This circular route can be divided into various ) shorter routes. The map highlights access points and TOP LOCK Delph Walk STOURBRIDGE DELPH LOCKS road accesses, but parking may be on road in places. CANAL Merry Hill BOTTOM LOCK A459 Black Delph Bridge M5 Red House Glass Cone Tenth Lock A4100 STOU CANAL Distance: RBRIDGE Old Hill 6.6 miles/10.6 km (approx) Cradley Heath Stourbridge Town Arm A4102 D ud Duration: 1 hour 10 min (approx) A4036 le y Pensnett Road N Access point: Leys Junction to Delph Locks o .2 C Car Parking: A458 a n The Dell Sports Centre, Brockmore. A461 NCN 54 a A458 l Bonded Warehouse Follow The Stourbridge Canal parks, rejoining the canal at Stourbridge Town down the scenic lock flight, Black Delph Junction. The Delph cross the bridge and take lock flight to your right leads up The Stourbridge Town Arm to to Merry Hill. The Bonded Warehouse. Turn left onto The Stourbridge Halesowen A4036 J3 At this point the cycle route Canal and follow it, veering to the A456 deviates from the canal towpath. left at Leys Junction. Turn right onto the main road, Cross at the bridge after the first Sources of further information: 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 take the pedestrian underpass, lock, double back past Leys British Waterways Visitor Information Centre based on an average speed of 3mph walking and 7mph cycling.Remember you are responsible for your own safety and children must be accompanied by an adult. Although towpaths are suitable for both cyclists and walkers, appropriate footwear is recommended for muddy areas. Cyclists are advised and turn to the left. Junction and return to The Dell Birmingham Tel: 0121 236 4162 www.waterscape.com to take extra care on uneven or steep surfaces and locks. Dismount on narrow sections, at motorcycle barriers and under low bridges and tunnels, Follow the National Cycle Route Sports Centre. E [email protected] particularly in wet weather. Cyclists should obtain a free cycle permit and all visitors should observe the Waterway Code; for details please contact British Waterways, West Midlands Office Tel: 01827 252000 West Midlands Waterways on 01827 252000. signs through urban areas and This route includes a low footbridge. This map is based upon Ordnance Survey material with the permission of Ordnance Survey on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office ©Crown copyright. Unauthorised reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead to prosecution or civil proceedings. British Waterways, 100019843, 2008..