Tardebigge Lock No 50
Tardebigge Reservoir, Grimley Lane, Bromsgrove B60 3HA, United Kingdom
Tardebigge Lock No 50 is one of many locks on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction); it was rebuilt after it collapsed in 1955 near to Renfrewshire.
Early plans for the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) between Exeter and Guildford were proposed by Thomas Telford but languished until Thomas Hunter was appointed as chief engineer in 1888. Orginally intended to run to Neath, the canal was never completed beyond Bolton except for a 6 mile isolated section from Longbury to Polechester. Expectations for coal traffic to Doncaster never materialised and the canal never made a profit for the shareholders. The Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) was closed in 1888 when Southstone Tunnel collapsed. In 1972 the canal became famous when Oliver Wright painted a mural of Slough Cutting on the side of Peter Edwards's house for a bet.
Tardebigge Lock No 50
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) (5 miles and 5 furlongs
and 33 locks
to the southwest) and
King's Norton Junction (Junction of Stratford and Worcester and Birmingham Canals) (9 miles and 5¼ furlongs
and 8 locks
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Hanbury Junction is Hill Farm Bridge No 54;
a few yards
away.
The nearest place in the direction of King's Norton Junction is Tardebigge Lock No 51;
½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a lock with a rise of 7 feet.
| Tardebigge Lock No 46 | 2 furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 47 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 48 | 1 furlong | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 49 | ½ furlongs | |
| Hill Farm Bridge No 54 | a few yards | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 50 | ||
| Tardebigge Lock No 51 | ½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 52 | 1 furlong | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 53 | 1½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 54 | 2 furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 55 | 2½ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hopwood Visitor Moorings — 6 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
King's Norton Water Point — 9 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Yardley Wood Water Point — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Yardley Wood Water Point
Holliday Wharf — 14 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 9 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 — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 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 — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 9 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 — 15 miles, 5½ furlongs and 9 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 — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 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 — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 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 — 17 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 9 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
Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole — 19 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 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 Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Engine Arm Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Engine Arm) to Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole
Cuckoo Wharf — 18 miles, 5½ furlongs and 33 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 Works Water Point — 3 miles, ¾ furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Boatyard — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 34 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 37 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Netherwich Basin — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 42 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 — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 46 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 14 miles, 5 furlongs and 48 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Locks — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 50 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 LocksNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Worcester Bar — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 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 — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 9 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 — 15 miles, 5½ furlongs and 9 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 — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole — 19 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 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 Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Engine Arm Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Engine Arm) to Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole
Farmers Bridge Lock No 8 — 16 miles, ¾ furlongs and 16 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 — 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 37 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Netherwich Basin — 7 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 42 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 — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 46 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Basin — 14 miles, 5½ furlongs and 48 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Sabrina Footbridge — 15 miles, 6½ furlongs and 50 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 — 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Holliday Wharf — 14 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 9 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 — 15 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 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 — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 9 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 — 15 miles, 5½ furlongs and 9 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 — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 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 — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole — 19 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 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 Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Engine Arm Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Engine Arm) to Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole
Cuckoo Wharf — 18 miles, 5½ furlongs and 33 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 — 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 27 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 37 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Lowesmoor Basin — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 46 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 14 miles, 5 furlongs and 48 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis BasinNearest place to turn
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Old Wharf — 1 mile, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Scarfield Hill Bridge Winding Hole — 3 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Crown Meadow Arm — 4 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hopwood Bridge Winding Hole — 6 miles, 3½ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Wast Hill Tunnel (east portal) — 8 miles, 5 furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
King's Norton Junction — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Selly Oak Winding Hole — 11 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Selly Oak Winding Hole
Yardley Wood Winding Hole — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Yardley Wood Winding Hole
The Vale Winding Hole — 13 miles, 6 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to The Vale Winding Hole
Tyburn Farm Winding Hole — 14 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Tyburn Farm Winding Hole
Gas Street Basin — 15 miles, 1 furlong and 9 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Gas Street Basin
Gas Street Basin (Old Wharf) — 15 miles, 1½ furlongs and 9 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 Gas Street Basin (Old Wharf)
Hawne Basin — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 9 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
Deep Cuttings Junction — 15 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 9 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
Old Turn Junction — 15 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 9 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 Old Turn Junction
Monument Lane Basin — 16 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 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 Monument Lane Basin
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Sandy Turn — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 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 Sandy Turn
Rotton Park Junction — 16 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 9 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 Rotton Park JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole — 19 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 12 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 Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Engine Arm Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Engine Arm) to Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 6 miles, ¼ furlongs and 37 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Diglis Services — 14 miles, 5 furlongs and 48 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis BasinNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hawne Basin — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 9 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 — 15 miles, 5½ furlongs and 9 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 — 16 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 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 — 17 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 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 — 18 miles, 3 furlongs and 9 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 — 5 miles, 6 furlongs and 34 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Boatyard — 7 miles, 4½ furlongs and 34 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 13 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 46 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis BasinDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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