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Canal Lock and Bridge No. 52 – Tardebigge Top Lock loop from Finstall

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Canal Lock and Bridge No. 52 – Tardebigge Top Lock loop from Finstall

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Canal Lock and Bridge No. 52 – Tardebigge Top Lock loop from Finstall

02:07

7.92km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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284 m

Worcester and Birmingham Canal Locks (NCN 5 Bridge)

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NCN5 crosses over a bridge over the Worcester and Birmingham canal with a great view of the tow path and locks.

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698 m

Canal Lock and Bridge No. 52

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Take care along this path. going through several gates. you will go through gate and just the other side, you will immediately come across a ditch. warn walkers, could turn ankle. follow track until you come to entrance to canal.

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1.51 km

Upper Gambolds Lane

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you will come out of field onto upper gambolds lane. This is a short walk to a crossroads

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1.64 km

Dunhampstead Canal Locks

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At crossroads, take a left onto lower gambolds . take care to remind group of traffic, walking in single file. keeping close together.

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4.22 km

Tardebigge Top Lock

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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.

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4.38 km

Tardebigge Canal Locks

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Great place to either grab a drink & food, see all the barges or just ride on along the Canal.

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4.81 km

Sunset View from St. Peter's Church, Wootton Wawen

Highlight • Religious Site

nice walk

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6.91 km

Patchett's Farm

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follow the foot path, until you come to the farm. Just before you reach first barn, take a left, down track.
take care of uneven ground. warn group to take care.

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7.92 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.36 km

2.84 km

1.09 km

559 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.61 km

1.81 km

1.06 km

975 m

820 m

658 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 22 June

33°C

17°C

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Canal Lock and Bridge No. 52 – Tardebigge Top Lock loop from Finstall

Worcester and Birmingham Canal Locks (NCN 5 Bridge)

Canal Lock and Bridge No. 52

Upper Gambolds Lane

Dunhampstead Canal Locks

Tardebigge Top Lock

Tardebigge Canal Locks

Sunset View from St. Peter's Church, Wootton Wawen

Patchett's Farm

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