Tardebigge Locks
Tardebigge Locks
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Margaret L
2 contributions
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, UK165 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, UK226 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 Berkshire7 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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Andrew H
Wolverhampton, UK309 contributions
Oct 2021
We did the locks on our narrow boat. Twice in a week! It's amazing. The scenery is beautiful and there are so many interesting buildings and lovely pubs along the way it is one of our favourite trips. Hard work but worth every second of it.
Written October 30, 2021
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Derk51
Birmingham, UK56 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, Australia55 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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dianadenning
plymouth, devon49 contributions
Aug 2017
We took on the Tardebigge flight twice in one week (on the first and last days of our canal holiday). It's a 5 hour undertaking but satisfying, very scenic and well worth the effort. It felt like an accomplishment! It was also much quieter than expected and for much of the time we had the flight to ourselves. Definitely not to be avoided!
Written August 12, 2017
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sian_worcs
Bromsgrove, UK7 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
Walking along the tow path is an ideal way to take gentle exercise.
Walking from bottom lock towards top lock is uphill. The reservoir towards the top of the flight is beautiful at all times of year and sometimes frozen in the winter.
There are several pubs at the bottom of the flight (Stoke Pound end) e.g. The Queen's Head, The Navigation, The Boat and Railway but none at the top lock (Tardebigge end). If walking towards Tardebigge, take a drink with you.
Lots of barges can be seen on the canal from spring to autumn, often with crews from overseas.
Take care and be aware of cyclists who don't use or don't have a bell and come speeding up behind you.
Walking from bottom lock towards top lock is uphill. The reservoir towards the top of the flight is beautiful at all times of year and sometimes frozen in the winter.
There are several pubs at the bottom of the flight (Stoke Pound end) e.g. The Queen's Head, The Navigation, The Boat and Railway but none at the top lock (Tardebigge end). If walking towards Tardebigge, take a drink with you.
Lots of barges can be seen on the canal from spring to autumn, often with crews from overseas.
Take care and be aware of cyclists who don't use or don't have a bell and come speeding up behind you.
Written February 15, 2017
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Is there anywhere nearby we could use a portable BBQ.
Written April 19, 2019
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.
Written July 13, 2019
Is there a convenient, reliable car park close to the canal?
Written July 14, 2017
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.
Written July 14, 2017
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