Where is the Dudley Canal?

Where is the Dudley Canal?

West Midlands
The Dudley Canal is a canal passing through Dudley in the West Midlands of England….

Dudley Canal
Date of act	1776
Geography
Connects to	Birmingham Canal Navigations

Can you walk through Dudley Canal Tunnel?

There are railings alongside each towpath to stop you from falling into the canal; however, you will need to tread carefully; therefore, this journey most certainly requires sturdy footwear. We recommend that you do not walk the tunnel alone.

How long is Dudley Canal?

4.6 miles
Dudley No 1 Canal

Dudley no 1 Canal
Length	4.6 miles
Locks	12
Maximum boat dimensions	Guide only – weather conditions can affect water levels)
Length Width Draught Headroom	21.34m 70ft 2.13m 7ft 1.22m 4ft 1.98m 6ft 6″

Where does Dudley Tunnel start and finish?

Dudley Tunnel is a canal tunnel on the Dudley Canal Line No 1, England. At about 3,172 yards (2,900.5 m) long, it is now the second longest canal tunnel on the UK canal network today….Dudley Tunnel.

Overview
Start	52.52173°N 2.07840°W
End	52.50110°N 2.10086°W
Operation
Constructed	1775 – 1791

Who built the Dudley Canal?

Lord Dudley
In 1775 Lord Dudley promoted the building of the Dudley No. 1 Canal from Dudley to Stourton. Robert Whitworth was commissioned to survey the route and in 1776 an Act of Parliament agreed the construction.

What river runs through Dudley?

River Stour
The Stour is a major tributary of the River Severn, and it is about 25 miles (40 km) in length….River Stour, Worcestershire.

River Stour
Counties	West Midlands, Worcestershire, Staffordshire
Settlements	Halesowen, Stourbridge, Kinver, Caunsall, Cookley, Wolverley, Kidderminster, Stourport-on-Severn
Physical characteristics
Source

Is Dudley Tunnel navigable?

There are entertaining diversions to the old Dudley Tunnel (navigable in a low boat with the engine switched off) and along the stub of the old Lapal line.

How long is Coseley tunnel?

360 yards
In 1837 the 360 yards long (329 metres) tunnel, with a tow-path each side, opened. Now both the north portal, in Ivyhouse Lane, and the south portal, in School Street, are Grade ll listed and industrial traffic has given way to leisure transport on the Birmingham Canal Wolverhampton Level.

What is the longest canal tunnel in UK?

Standedge Tunnel
Standedge Tunnel is Britain’s longest and deepest canal tunnel. Finally completed in 1811, it took 17 years to dig and cost the lives of 50 men.

What river runs through Stourport?

the River Severn
The Severn today We look after the River Severn from Stourport to Gloucester, a section which is ideal for pleasure-boating busy with narrowboats, motor cruisers and inland waterway boats. Above Stourport, canoes and rowing boats take over.

Where is the mouth of the River Tame?

River TrentRiver Tame / Mouth

What is the oldest canal in the UK?

the Fossdyke Navigation
The oldest canal in the UK is the Fossdyke Navigation which was built by the Romans.

Where is the Black Country Living Museum?

Black Country Living Museum is situated in the heart of the Black Country on the A4037 between Dudley and Tipton. The Museum is well signposted from the M5 and M6.

What is there to do in Black Country?

The star attraction is the Black Country Museum established in 1975 and covering 26 acres. The museum celebrates the Black Country area’s traditions with over 50 authentic shops and houses, allowing you to step back in time and appreciate the historic way of life.

Why should you become a Black Country Living Museum member?

Become a Black Country Living Museum member and enjoy exclusive benefits such as priority booking, discounts on our special events, free parking and behind the scenes tours.

What’s happened to the Dudley Canal?

The canal extended for 330 yards from Rock Tunnel but the cavern itself, with a tramway along it, ended up near the centre of Dudley. Over the years the cavern has collapsed and approximately 100 yards of cavern is all that remains today.