Tardebigge Locks
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Kim R
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Aug 2021 • Couples
We enjoyed a lovely walk along the canal while watching boats navigate the locks. It was interesting to observe! The walk was shady, clean, and we saw ducks, beautiful flowers and a beautiful sunset. We dined at Queenshead before taking the 30 walk back to Tardebigge Reservoir.
Written August 17, 2021
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watty-rugby
Bromsgrove, UK88 contributions
Aug 2019
A fascinating walk through canal history. 30 locks in a 2.25 mile stretch of the Worcester and Birmingham canal. The Tardebigge engine house at the top is wonderful building. Currently privately owned (used to be a pub) is a landmark. The walk takes you down to the Queen's Head pub at the bottom, which is always very busy but does great food.
Written February 12, 2020
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Martyn B
Southampton, UK17 contributions
Jan 2020
Such a lovely walk along the canal and what a great job the Canal trust has done in the up keep and renovating. It’s a place to visit over and over always something different.
The canal boats are very interesting as well.
The canal boats are very interesting as well.
Written February 15, 2020
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Margaret L
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Oct 2020
Colourful and interesting for all ages, the canal walk travels a lot of locks and passes inhabited boats moored there. There are many colourful characters too and a lot of history. I loved it.
Written November 3, 2020
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James M
Bromsgrove, UK164 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
I've taken this route down the canal many times with family, friends or on my own.
It's a peaceful walk and generally the people that you will pass are friendly as you walk through the Worcestershire countryside.
There are beautiful views and the lock keepers cottages are all quite varied.
Ideally the best route is from St Barts Church, where you can park your car, walk across the field that leads to the towpath and then it's a straight walk down to the Queens Head.
Well worth the walk and if you're sensible, a spot of lunch followed by the pleasant amble back to walk off those calories from your lunch.
It's a peaceful walk and generally the people that you will pass are friendly as you walk through the Worcestershire countryside.
There are beautiful views and the lock keepers cottages are all quite varied.
Ideally the best route is from St Barts Church, where you can park your car, walk across the field that leads to the towpath and then it's a straight walk down to the Queens Head.
Well worth the walk and if you're sensible, a spot of lunch followed by the pleasant amble back to walk off those calories from your lunch.
Written July 30, 2017
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AmpenSpekersohn
Norwich, UK241 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Make no mistake - if you are boating up or down Targebigge, you are in for a hard day's work! The locks are spaced so closely, it's almost impossible to moor up in the flight, so once you've started, in best Mastermind fashion, you have to finish it.
But the locks are well maintained and have large paddles, so they fill and empty quickly. Get one crew member working ahead to set the locks and they will soon pass. Or at least, you will lose count!
But the locks are well maintained and have large paddles, so they fill and empty quickly. Get one crew member working ahead to set the locks and they will soon pass. Or at least, you will lose count!
Written May 18, 2017
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Ron Shurley
Slough Berkshire8 contributions
Sep 2016 • Friends
A nice walk to the Queens Head and back.
Their is a published 5m walk with a different route back on the web.
The Queens Head is a bit expensive.
Their is a published 5m walk with a different route back on the web.
The Queens Head is a bit expensive.
Written September 10, 2016
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Graham W
Bromsgrove, UK30 contributions
Jun 2016 • Solo
I live very near and have walked many times, there are 30 locks so if you if you love canals/locks you won't get better but hard work !!!
Me, I'd miss as there must be easier routes !!
Me, I'd miss as there must be easier routes !!
Written August 23, 2016
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Derk51
Birmingham, UK58 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
A really soothing place to have a walk. The reservoir (a top up for the Canal) has wildlife, if that's your thing.
In season the traffic on the canal and their passage through the locks is really interesting and can make for some good photos
In season the traffic on the canal and their passage through the locks is really interesting and can make for some good photos
Written June 25, 2019
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Snowflake
Stonehenge, Australia54 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
Do you want to relax and forget it all in an active way? Canal walk between seemingly countless locks on the Birmingham - Worcester canal is what would probably help you.
Written April 13, 2019
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ilovefood123_12
Bristol, UK156 contributions
Is there anywhere nearby we could use a portable BBQ.
Geoff M
Bromsgrove, UK59 contributions
Hi would follow the wise advise given above.The towpath here is extensively used by locals for walking and cycling.
There is little or no room if you set a BBQ up in some areas & Waterways, the operators,would not be happy on this score.
Andrew M
The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, UK3 contributions
Is there a convenient, reliable car park close to the canal?
vicky T
Bromsgrove, UK37 contributions
We park on the country lane but there is a car park half way between tardebigge and The queens head pub, Stoke Prior that is right next to the canal.
Tardebigge Locks (Bromsgrove) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- (1.48 mi) Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - Redditch, an IHG Hotel
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