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Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines (Dudley)

Description: Dudley Borough has 3 main canals (Dudley No 1, Dudley No 2 and Stourbridge) with a number of smaller arms and ... more

Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines (Dudley) ... extensions (Stourbridge Arm, Lapal Canal, Fens Branch). The canals of the former areas of South Staffordshire and North Worcestershire were fundamental to the industrial revolution and the creation of the manufacturing heartland of the Black Country. Providing a stunning 'green corridor' through the predominantly urban landscape, the canal network today attracts boat visitors, walkers, cyclists, anglers, wildlife enthusiasts and lovers of beautiful countryside. There are many 'must-see' places along Dudley's canals offering a fascinating insight into the history of the area and the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The Black Country canals include a fascinating network of junctions and branches. There is a wealth of features of interest to canal enthusiasts and industrial archaeologists: locks, bridges and warehouses. Commercial carrying has long since gone from these waters leaving them to be enjoyed by walkers and boaters. The scenery varies from industrial sections to surprisingly secluded rural lengths.

Newest Review: ... That was ok though because it was nice to sit by the canal while we were waiting and there's a little gift shop and somewhere to get an ice cream so I didn't care about the hours wait. When you get on the barge the guy in charge will give you a hard hat and explain the safety rules, but's it's not rocket science and is just basically to keep your arms in the boat and not fall into the ... more

... water! The trip takes about 40 minutes from start to finish and is relaxing and educational. There's a commentary all the way through and I thought it was interesting but not madly full of facts and figures, it concentrated more on the human aspect of the tu...more

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Dudley Canal Tunnel and Limestone Mines (Dudley): Going Through The Tunnels! (410 words)
by - written on 16/10/09 (Very useful, 23 readings)
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We went on a barge trip through the Dudley Canal Tunnels and through to the limestone mines in the summer and even though I thought it wasn't going to be the sort of thing I'd enjoy I had a right laugh. You buy your ticket that costs about £9.00 for an adult and wait for your barge to arrive. There was a bit of a wait for us because it was a hot day and there was loads of people so they filled up 2 barges before it was time for us to get on one. That was ok though because it was nice to sit by the canal while we were waiting and there's a little gift shop and somewhere to get an ice cream so I didn't care about the hours wait. When you get on the ... Read the complete review

A Bostin' Time In The Black Country (1273 words)
by - written on 04/10/06 (Very useful, 1495 readings)
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Birmingham and the Black Country are a maze of canals, it’s widely rumoured that we have more miles of water than Venice although I’m not sure if that’s ever been proved or is just barmy local pride! Even though I’ve sat beside the canal thousands of times while Mark’s been fishing I’ve never actually been on the water or really taken much notice of the history behind this massive waterway. Watching Central News a few months ago I saw that trips on a barge through some of the many tunnels are available, this information was filed in the section of my brain reserved for ‘things to do when the kids are bored’ and today they were bored. The trips run ... Read the complete review