BCN: from Oldbury Junction to Coseley

This is the route that I took on Friday September 14th 2018 when walking the BCN from Oldbury Junction to Coseley. It is 10.1K long.

KML for the above route as a line
KML for the above route as a series of points

I think this is the public transport that I used to get to the start and/or return from the finish of the walk:

Fri

1320 Wolverhampton
     train
1334 Sandwell & Dudley

     walk 12 minutes

WALK from Oldbury Junction to Deepfields Footbridge, Coseley

     walk 5 minutes

1647 Coseley
     train
1653 Wolverhampton

Here are some photos I took. If you want to see a photo in hi-res, click on it.

	I'm starting at Oldbury Junction. This is where the Titford Branch (which I visited yesterday) leaves the Old Main Line. The M5 is above. Photo 1157 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 13:56:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50133,-2.00981 which is SO994893 and this point was reached after walking 1.029K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A cul-de-sac branch goes off to the left. Photo 1158 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 13:59:53 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50005,-2.01260 which is SO992891 and this point was reached after walking 1.274K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And here there used to be a branch off to the right. Photo 1159 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:01:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49956,-2.01406 which is SO991891 and this point was reached after walking 1.393K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1160 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:03:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49969,-2.01555 which is SO990891 and this point was reached after walking 1.497K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1161 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:03:21 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49974,-2.01569 which is SO990891 and this point was reached after walking 1.508K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1162 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:03:38 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49975,-2.01584 which is SO990891 and this point was reached after walking 1.518K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Lots of stuff seems to be available from this wharf. Photo 1163 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:04:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.49988,-2.01622 which is SO990891 and this point was reached after walking 1.548K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Some boats moored on the opposite side of the canal. Photo 1164 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:05:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50017,-2.01703 which is SO989891 and this point was reached after walking 1.613K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Runner No. 1. Photo 1167 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:09:45 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50223,-2.02056 which is SO987894 and this point was reached after walking 1.948K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Plants fill large amounts of the canal at this point. Photo 1168 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:14:44 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50362,-2.02274 which is SO986895 and this point was reached after walking 2.167K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1170 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:15:14 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50377,-2.02301 which is SO985895 and this point was reached after walking 2.192K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Here's a tall chimney. Photo 1173 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:18:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50472,-2.02455 which is SO984896 and this point was reached after walking 2.345K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A long straight section of canal. Photo 1174 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:24:32 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50822,-2.02895 which is SO981900 and this point was reached after walking 2.842K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Today's heron. Photo 1176 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:26:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.50909,-2.03058 which is SO980901 and this point was reached after walking 2.991K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Blades Hall Junction ... Photo 1179 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:29:29 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51038,-2.03263 which is SO979903 and this point was reached after walking 3.193K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... which is where the Gower Branch descends to the New Main Line ... Photo 1180 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:30:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51067,-2.03322 which is SO978903 and this point was reached after walking 3.245K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... by means of three locks and this photo shows the first. Photo 1181 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:31:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51078,-2.03343 which is SO978903 and this point was reached after walking 3.283K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1182 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:33:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51142,-2.03493 which is SO977904 and this point was reached after walking 3.411K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Runner No. 2. Photo 1183 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:34:05 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51157,-2.03513 which is SO977904 and this point was reached after walking 3.432K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Runner No. 3. Photo 1184 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:36:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51224,-2.03680 which is SO976905 and this point was reached after walking 3.57K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	For some reason, the canal narrows at this point. Photo 1185 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:37:46 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51282,-2.03823 which is SO975905 and this point was reached after walking 3.688K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	These side walls indicate that there's an aqueduct ahead. Photo 1186 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:48:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51631,-2.04774 which is SO969909 and this point was reached after walking 4.469K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The aqueduct is over the Netherton Branch that is a canal from the New Main Line to the Dudley No. 2 Canal. Part of the Netherton Branch is in a tunnel. It's strange that this sign appears next to the Old Main Line as there is no canal from here to the Netherton Tunnel. Photo 1187 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:49:56 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51657,-2.04861 which is SO968910 and this point was reached after walking 4.537K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	However, you can see it over the wall of the aqueduct on the other side of the Old Main Line. Photo 1189 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:50:48 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51649,-2.04839 which is SO968910 and this point was reached after walking 4.555K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1190 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:50:54 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51649,-2.04839 which is SO968910 and this point was reached after walking 4.555K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking over the wall of the aqueduct in the other direction, there's a boat on the Netherton Branch that has come from the New Main Line. Photo 1191 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:51:22 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51647,-2.04833 which is SO968910 and this point was reached after walking 4.56K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Runner No. 4 and Runner No. 5. Photo 1193 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:51:58 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51640,-2.04806 which is SO968909 and this point was reached after walking 4.581K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I run down a path to the Netherton Branch as the boat I saw from the aqueduct is just about to enter the Netherton Tunnel. Photo 1194 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 14:53:02 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51629,-2.04843 which is SO968909 and this point was reached after walking 4.639K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Tividale Quays is a new housing development incorporating a basin but there are no boats (which was also the case with the Lichfield Basin at Stourport on Severn). Photo 1198 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:00:39 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51798,-2.05368 which is SO965911 and this point was reached after walking 5.111K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Three swans. Photo 1199 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:00:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.51805,-2.05378 which is SO964911 and this point was reached after walking 5.121K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Foolishly, I stand waiting for a train to pass over the Coneygree Railway Bridge until I notice that that's not going to happen - there's a railing across where the tracks were. Later, I see that Pearson's Canal Companion says that this was the South Staffordshire Railway. Photo 1205 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:17:12 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.52198,-2.06452 which is SO957916 and this point was reached after walking 6.016K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is Tipton Junction. I've just come from the Birmingham direction and the way ahead leads to Wolverhampton but at this point the Dudley No. 1 Canal starts and it leads to the Stourbridge Canal. Photo 1210 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:30:09 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.52534,-2.07243 which is SO952919 and this point was reached after walking 6.716K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Birmingham is to the left, Wolverhampton is behind me and the Dudley No. 1 Canal is straight ahead. Photo 1211 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:30:24 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.52544,-2.07238 which is SO952920 and this point was reached after walking 6.728K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Houses of Tipton alongside the Old Main Line. Photo 1212 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:31:57 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.52628,-2.07130 which is SO953920 and this point was reached after walking 6.848K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I don't think they are making good use of the canal here. Photo 1214 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:33:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.52708,-2.07050 which is SO953921 and this point was reached after walking 6.954K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And a bit further along the towpath is missing and you need to use an adjacent road. Photo 1216 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:35:42 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.52744,-2.07017 which is SO953922 and this point was reached after walking 7K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	The same happens here. Photo 1217 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:37:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.52854,-2.07030 which is SO953923 and this point was reached after walking 7.128K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I haven't seen many boats today. I've seen none moving! Photo 1219 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:38:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.52912,-2.07055 which is SO953924 and this point was reached after walking 7.199K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	More moored boats. Photo 1220 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:42:28 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.53029,-2.07422 which is SO951925 and this point was reached after walking 7.492K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	I'm approaching Factory Junction. Photo 1221 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:44:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.53136,-2.07461 which is SO950926 and this point was reached after walking 7.619K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Fisherman No. 1. Photo 1222 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:45:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.53197,-2.07442 which is SO950927 and this point was reached after walking 7.687K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Factory Junction is where the Old Main Line and the New Main Line rejoin. This is a view of the New Main Line's route to Birmingham ... Photo 1223 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:45:41 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.53206,-2.07443 which is SO950927 and this point was reached after walking 7.697K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	... and it starts with three locks - here's the first one. Photo 1224 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:45:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.53206,-2.07443 which is SO950927 and this point was reached after walking 7.697K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is a view looking back the way I've come today. So this is a view of the Old Main Line's route to Birmingham. Photo 1225 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:46:04 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.53206,-2.07443 which is SO950927 and this point was reached after walking 7.697K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	And this is the view ahead to Wolverhampton. Photo 1226 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:46:06 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.53206,-2.07443 which is SO950927 and this point was reached after walking 7.697K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Once again, the plant life is taking over the canal. Photo 1230 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:53:52 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.53459,-2.07930 which is SO947930 and this point was reached after walking 8.166K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Although many of the old factories have fallen into disrepair, here's a modern one. Photo 1233 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 15:56:26 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.53564,-2.08065 which is SO946931 and this point was reached after walking 8.332K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Many bridges ahead. Photo 1234 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:00:20 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.53784,-2.08294 which is SO945933 and this point was reached after walking 8.627K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	More plants covering the canal. Photo 1236 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:03:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.53949,-2.08478 which is SO943935 and this point was reached after walking 8.854K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1237 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:03:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.53967,-2.08495 which is SO943935 and this point was reached after walking 8.877K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	This is the Southern portal to Coseley Canal. Photo 1238 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:05:35 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54078,-2.08600 which is SO943937 and this point was reached after walking 9.02K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	It has a towpath on both sides. Photo 1239 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:06:08 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54095,-2.08621 which is SO942937 and this point was reached after walking 9.043K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	There's a tyre in the water. Photo 1240 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:06:18 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54095,-2.08621 which is SO942937 and this point was reached after walking 9.043K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Iit's "360 yards long". I chicken out of walking through the tunnel and instead climb the steps that take you up over the tunnel. Photo 1241 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:08:37 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54097,-2.08618 which is SO943937 and this point was reached after walking 9.202K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Looking back at the canal (in the pouring rain). Photo 1242 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:09:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54117,-2.08623 which is SO942937 and this point was reached after walking 9.224K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Photo 1244 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:11:00 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54134,-2.08636 which is SO942937 and this point was reached after walking 9.247K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A view of the canal from the top of the steps. Photo 1248 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:18:27 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54371,-2.08829 which is SO941940 and this point was reached after walking 9.641K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	If you ever do this, then at the top of the steps turn left (along School Street), go right along Green Street which after a roundabout becomes Tunnel Street, go down Tunnel Street, turn left into Ivyhouse Lane - peer over the wall on the right hand side of the road to see the canal, turn right into Henne Drive and almost immediately take a footpath on the right down some rough steps. This will take you down to the canal. Here's a view looking back at the Northern portal of the Coseley Canal. At the top of the photo is the wall that I mentioned above. Photo 1252 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:24:13 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54443,-2.08828 which is SO941941 and this point was reached after walking 9.774K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	A long straight section. If I understand the Pearson's Canal Companion correctly, this bit is a shortcut introduced by Telford to avoid Brindley's circuitous Wednesbury Oak Loop via Bradley. Photo 1253 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:25:43 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54492,-2.08838 which is SO941941 and this point was reached after walking 9.855K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr
	Deepfields Footbridge is my end of today's walking (as it's close to Coseley's railway station). Photo 1255 was taken on 2018-09-14 at 16:28:49 According to the track by my GPS device, the photo was taken near to 52.54671,-2.08887 which is SO941943 and this point was reached after walking 10.061K link to hi-res version of the photo link to photo in flickr