BloxwichWalsall

Blowal two
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By David Sanderson on 02 Oct 2021


Distance

5km/3mi

Ascent

13m

Descent

55m

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Description

Route mainly follows Wyrley and Essington Canal. Towpath and pavement throughout

Route mainly follows Wyrley and Essington Canal. Towpath and pavement throughout

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Bloxwich
Grid Ref SJ9981602238
Lat / Lon 52.61793° / -2.00415°
Easting / Northing 399,816E / 302,238N
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Walsall
Grid Ref SP0119698577
Lat / Lon 52.58501° / -1.98378°
Easting / Northing 401,196E / 298,577N
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reviews


Steve Litchfield

17 Mar 2024 Winter

I completed this walk today walking south from Bloxwich. An easy enough route which was quite enjoyable apart from the litter. It's along the Wyrley and Essington canal for the most part, and then the Walsall canal. I'll be honest, I did compare this route with Blowall three and only chose this as it still hadn't been 'snailed' yet. Another deciding factor was that this only misses out on half a km or so of canal at the Walsall end so didn't feel I was missing out on much and I was going on to do other Slow Ways after this one.

When you arrive at the railway on Reeves Street, you do have to cross the railway via the big green footbridge (photo 3) - something I don't think is clear on the gpx for the route but I don't think it's worth replotting.

The access down onto the canal (photo 5) is not stepped, and a little steep which could be slippy in the wet. The canal was quiet when we did the walk. After Birchills Junction the route joins the Walsall canal for a short while before leaving it just after the interesting Boatman's Rest building.

Can certainly recommend this route, especially to that person looking to complete the third review. :-).


David Sanderson

07 Jan 2023 (edited 08 Jan 2023) Winter

Route which doesn't lose much direction but is very offroad. Mainly follows the Walsall Canal. Safe, direct, with no steps or stiles although leaving the canal at Fryers is a little steep. Shops, food and transport at either end.


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