Tardebigge Lock No 32
Copyholt Lane, Stoke Pound B60 3AX, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 284 yards away.
Address is taken from a point 284 yards away.

Tardebigge Lock No 32
is a minor waterways place
on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) between
Hanbury Junction (Junction with Droitwich Junction Canal (Restored - Opened 1/July/2011). Hanbury Wharf) (4 miles and 4 furlongs
and 15 locks
to the southwest) and
King's Norton Junction (Junction of Stratford and Worcester and Birmingham Canals) (10 miles and 6½ furlongs
and 26 locks
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Hanbury Junction is Tardebigge Lock No 31;
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of King's Norton Junction is Copyholt Farm Footbridge No 49A;
½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a lock with a rise of 7 feet.
| Queens Head Visitor Moorings | 2½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Bottom Lock No 29 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 30 | 1 furlong | |
| Stoke Court Bridge No 49 | ½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 31 | ½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 32 | ||
| Copyholt Farm Footbridge No 49A | ½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 33 | ½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 34 | 1¼ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 35 | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Copyholt Bridge No 50 | 2¼ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hopwood Visitor Moorings — 7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
King's Norton Water Point — 10 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Yardley Wood Water Point — 13 miles, 3 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Yardley Wood Water Point
Holliday Wharf — 16 miles, ½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Holliday Wharf
Worcester Bar — 16 miles, 2½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar
Hawne Basin — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to New Selly Oak Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line East End ) to Somery Road Bridge, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Abandoned Line ) to Lapal Canal - New line Diverges From Original Route, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line West End ) to Coombeswood, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Hawne Basin
Cambrian Wharf Services — 16 miles, 6½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Cambrian Wharf Services
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Waring's Green Wharf — 18 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Bumble Hole Visitor Centre — 19 miles, 1 furlong and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to New Selly Oak Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line East End ) to Somery Road Bridge, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Abandoned Line ) to Lapal Canal - New line Diverges From Original Route, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line West End ) to Coombeswood, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Bumble Hole Visitor Centre
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Stoke Works Water Point — 1 mile, 7¾ furlongs and 10 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Boatyard — 4 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Netherwich Basin — 6 miles, 2½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 12 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Locks — 14 miles and 32 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Worcester to Gloucester) to Diglis Locks
Worcester Trip Boat Moorings — 14 miles, 3½ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Worcester Trip Boat Moorings
Holt Lock (Holt Fleet) — 14 miles, 6 furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Holt Lock (Holt Fleet)Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Worcester Bar — 16 miles, 2½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar
Hawne Basin — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to New Selly Oak Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line East End ) to Somery Road Bridge, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Abandoned Line ) to Lapal Canal - New line Diverges From Original Route, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line West End ) to Coombeswood, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Hawne Basin
Cambrian Wharf Services — 16 miles, 6½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Cambrian Wharf Services
Waring's Green Wharf — 18 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Farmers Bridge Lock No 8 — 17 miles, 2 furlongs and 34 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Farmers Bridge Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Farmers Bridge Lock No 8
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Stoke Bottom Lock No 23 — 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Netherwich Basin — 6 miles, 2½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 12 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Basin — 13 miles, 4½ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Sabrina Footbridge — 14 miles, 5½ furlongs and 32 locks away
Travel to Diglis Basin, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Junction to Diglis Basin) to Diglis Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Sabrina FootbridgeNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Holliday Wharf — 16 miles, ½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Holliday Wharf
Worcester Bar — 16 miles, 2½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar
Hawne Basin — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to New Selly Oak Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line East End ) to Somery Road Bridge, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Abandoned Line ) to Lapal Canal - New line Diverges From Original Route, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line West End ) to Coombeswood, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Hawne Basin
Cambrian Wharf Services — 16 miles, 6½ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Cambrian Wharf Services
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Waring's Green Wharf — 18 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Cuckoo Wharf — 19 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 51 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Farmers Bridge Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Main Line) to Cuckoo Wharf
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Stoke Bottom Lock No 23 — 1 mile, 1¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Lowesmoor Basin — 12 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Stourport Marina — 19 miles, 3 furlongs and 34 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Stourport MarinaNearest place to turn
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Old Wharf — 2 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Scarfield Hill Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Crown Meadow Arm — 5 miles, 6½ furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hopwood Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Stoke Wharf — 1 mile, 1¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Astwood Winding Hole — 2 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Junction Winding Hole — 4 miles, 2½ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Junction — 4 miles, 4 furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Boatyard — 4 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Boatyard — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Winding Hole — 6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Tibberton Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5 furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Lock No 6 Winding Hole — 5 miles, 2 furlongs and 21 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Lock No 6 Winding Hole
Droitwich Town Wharf — 6 miles, ½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Droitwich Town Wharf
Netherwich Basin — 6 miles, 2½ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Netherwich Basin
Winding Hole (east of Salwarpe Road Bridge) — 6 miles, 4 furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Winding Hole (east of Salwarpe Road Bridge)
Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole — 9 miles, ¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Ladywood Top Lock Winding Hole
Bilford Locks Winding Hole — 11 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 25 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis BasinNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 7 furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Diglis Services — 13 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 30 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis BasinNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hawne Basin — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to New Selly Oak Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line East End ) to Somery Road Bridge, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Abandoned Line ) to Lapal Canal - New line Diverges From Original Route, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line West End ) to Coombeswood, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Hawne Basin
Sherborne Wharf Services — 16 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Worcester Bar, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) to Sherborne Wharf Services
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 17 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Waring's Green Wharf — 18 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Withymoor Island Service Wharf — 19 miles, 4 furlongs and 27 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to New Selly Oak Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line East End ) to Somery Road Bridge, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Abandoned Line ) to Lapal Canal - New line Diverges From Original Route, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Lapal Canal - Original Line West End ) to Coombeswood, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Withymoor Island Service Wharf
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Boatyard — 4 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Boatyard — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 16 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 12 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Stourport Marina — 19 miles, 3 furlongs and 34 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Barge Canal) to Hawford Junction, then on the River Severn (main river - Stourport to Worcester) to Stourport MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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![In Tardebigge Lock No 32 , Worcestershire. Lock No 32 is the fourth lock up of thirty in the Tardebigge flight on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. The bottom gates are not quite closed, as the lock is about to be filled. The large gearing wheels on the paddle raising equipment make these very easy to operate.[[[2249009]]][[[2249015]]] by Roger D Kidd – 24 August 2010](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/24/89/2248998_b2db160e_120x120.jpg)
![Tardebigge Lock No 32 paddle winding gear. The large gearing wheel on the paddle raising equipment make these very easy to operate. Both bottom gates have this equipment. Using a right angled metal key called a windlass on the far end, an opening in the gates can be blocked or exposed in order to let out or retain water in the lock when it is full.[[[2248998]]][[[2249015]]] by Roger D Kidd – 24 August 2010](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/24/90/2249009_4f07cfcc_120x120.jpg)

![Tardebigge Lock No 32, Worcestershire. Lock No 32 is the fourth lock up of thirty in the Tardebigge flight on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. An old lock keeper's cottage can be seen between this and the next lock down (No 31).[[[2248998]]][[[2249009]]] by Roger D Kidd – 24 August 2010](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/02/24/90/2249015_c4a5bc99_120x120.jpg)













![Pound between Locks 31 and 32. Seen from the top gate of Lock 31. The house on the right [south] is a former lock-keeper's cottage. by Christine Johnstone – 05 September 2012](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/17/53/3175328_112976c2_120x120.jpg)







