United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Worcestershire
Bromsgrove
Tutnall and Cobley CP
Tardebigge Top Lock
United Kingdom
England
West Midlands Region
Worcestershire
Bromsgrove
Tutnall and Cobley CP
Tardebigge Top Lock
Mountain Biking Highlight
Recommended by 24 mountain bikers
Location: Tutnall and Cobley CP, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom
Tardebigge Top Lock is the summit of the 30-lock Tardebigge flight - the longest in the UK. From 1810-1814 it was the site of an experiemental man-powered boat lift.If you arrive at the Tardebigge marina from the Alcester Road, the canal is downhill all the way to Hanbury, then flat to Worcester. Easier tackled in that direction!
March 1, 2021
Ride the locks uphill in the dry, for the sense of achievement, but if it is muddy this can be a slog or, going down the locks is probably more fun.
May 10, 2021
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