Winson Green Gauging Island
None of the original building survives
Heath Street, Birmingham B18 4DF, United Kingdom

Winson Green Gauging Island
is a minor waterways place
on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Main Line) between
Winson Green Junction (Western end of Soho Loop) (½ furlongs
to the southeast) and
Smethwick Junction (Junction of BCN Old and New Main Lines) (7½ furlongs
to the northwest).
The nearest place in the direction of Winson Green Junction is Winson Green Roving Bridge;
¼ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of Smethwick Junction is Entrance to Imperial Mills Basin (Infilled);
1¾ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Site of Harborne Branch Railway Bridge | 5¾ furlongs | |
| Lee Bridge | 4½ furlongs | |
| Winson Green Bridge | 2½ furlongs | |
| Winson Green Junction | ½ furlongs | |
| Winson Green Roving Bridge | ¼ furlongs | |
| Winson Green Gauging Island | ||
| Entrance to Imperial Mills Basin | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Cape Arm Junction (closed) | 2 furlongs | |
| Entrance to Chemical Works Basins | 2 furlongs | |
| Site of Argyll Works Basin | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Soho Railway Bridge | 3½ furlongs | |
Amenities here
- Birmingham Canal Walks — associated with Birmingham Canal Navigations
- Sixteen walks along the Birmingham Canal Navigations with a detailed description, history and photographs.
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Worcester Bar
Cambrian Wharf Services — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs away
Travel to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Cambrian Wharf Services
Worcester Bar — 2 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Worcester Bar
Holliday Wharf — 2 miles, 3½ furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Holliday Wharf
King's Norton Water Point — 7 miles, 6 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to King's Norton Water Point
Hawne Basin — 8 miles, 3 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, 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
Yardley Wood Water Point — 10 miles, 2 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Yardley Wood Water Point
Hopwood Visitor Moorings — 10 miles, 7½ furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Hopwood Visitor Moorings
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 14 miles, 3 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Waring's Green Wharf — 15 miles, 3 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Tardebigge Wharf — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Tardebigge Wharf
In the direction of Aldersley Junction
Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel 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
Bumble Hole Visitor Centre — 8 miles, ¾ furlongs away
Travel to Dudley Port Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Netherton Tunnel Branch) to Windmill End Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Bumble Hole Visitor Centre
Todds End Customer Service Facility — 6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Tipton Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Birmingham End) to Todds End Customer Service Facility
Black Country Museum — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Tipton Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Birmingham End) to Black Country Museum
Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust Footbridge — 6 miles, 6 furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Tipton Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Birmingham End) to Dudley Canal & Tunnel Trust Footbridge
Dudley Tunnel (northern entrance) — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Tipton Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Birmingham End) to Dudley Tunnel (northern entrance)
Blowers Green Pumphouse — 10 miles, 5 furlongs away
Travel to Dudley Port Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Netherton Tunnel Branch) to Windmill End Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Blowers Green Pumphouse
C&RT Bradley Workshops — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Deepfields Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Oak Loop) to C&RT Bradley Workshops
Lower Ocker Hill Branch Junction — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Canal) to Lower Ocker Hill Branch Junction
Broad Street Basin — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Aldersley JunctionNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Worcester Bar
Cambrian Wharf Services — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs away
Travel to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Cambrian Wharf Services
Worcester Bar — 2 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Worcester Bar
Hawne Basin — 8 miles, 3 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, 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
Farmers Bridge Lock No 8 — 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 7 locks away
Travel 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
Waring's Green Wharf — 15 miles, 3 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Tardebigge Wharf — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Tardebigge Wharf
Minworth Services — 8 miles, 1½ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel 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 Minworth Services
In the direction of Aldersley Junction
Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel 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
Black Country Museum — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Tipton Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Birmingham End) to Black Country Museum
Blowers Green Bridge — 10 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
Travel to Dudley Port Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Netherton Tunnel Branch) to Windmill End Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Blowers Green Bridge
Waterfront Services (Dudley) — 11 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Dudley Port Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Netherton Tunnel Branch) to Windmill End Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Parkhead Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Through Route) to Waterfront Services (Dudley)
C&RT Bradley Workshops — 10 miles, 1 furlong and 3 locks away
Travel to Deepfields Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Oak Loop) to C&RT Bradley Workshops
Lower Ocker Hill Branch Junction — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Canal) to Lower Ocker Hill Branch Junction
Broad Street Basin — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Aldersley Junction
Perry Barr Top Lock Services — 11 miles, 4½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Canal) to Tame Valley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Tame Valley Canal) to Perry Barr Top Lock Services
Delph Bottom Lock No 8 — 12 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Dudley Port Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Netherton Tunnel Branch) to Windmill End Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Parkhead Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Through Route) to Delph Bottom Lock No 8
Wolverhampton Lock No 9 — 12 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 11 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Aldersley Junction
Longwood Junction — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Canal) to Tame Valley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Tame Valley Canal) to Tame Valley - Rushall Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Rushall Canal) to Longwood Junction
Aldridge Marina — 15 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Canal) to Tame Valley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Tame Valley Canal) to Tame Valley - Rushall Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Rushall Canal) to Longwood Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Daw End Branch) to Aldridge Marina
LMS Railway Interchange Basins — 18 miles and 17 locks away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Canal) to Tame Valley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Tame Valley Canal) to Tame Valley - Rushall Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Rushall Canal) to Longwood Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Daw End Branch) to Catshill Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wyrley and Essington Canal) to LMS Railway Interchange BasinsNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Worcester Bar
Cambrian Wharf Services — 2 miles, ¾ furlongs away
Travel to Deep Cuttings Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Newhall Branch) to Cambrian Wharf Services
Worcester Bar — 2 miles, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Worcester Bar
Holliday Wharf — 2 miles, 3½ furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Holliday Wharf
Hawne Basin — 8 miles, 3 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, 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
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 14 miles, 3 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Waring's Green Wharf — 15 miles, 3 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Tardebigge Wharf — 16 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction) to Tardebigge Wharf
Swallow Wharf — 18 miles, ½ furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Cuckoo Wharf — 5 miles, ¾ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel 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 Aldersley Junction
Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel 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
Todds End Customer Service Facility — 6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Tipton Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Birmingham End) to Todds End Customer Service Facility
Black Country Museum — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Tipton Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Birmingham End) to Black Country Museum
Dudley Tunnel (northern entrance) — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Tipton Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Birmingham End) to Dudley Tunnel (northern entrance)
Blowers Green Pumphouse — 10 miles, 5 furlongs away
Travel to Dudley Port Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Netherton Tunnel Branch) to Windmill End Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Blowers Green Pumphouse
Waterfront Services (Dudley) — 11 miles, 6 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Dudley Port Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Netherton Tunnel Branch) to Windmill End Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Parkhead Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Through Route) to Waterfront Services (Dudley)
Lower Ocker Hill Branch Junction — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Canal) to Lower Ocker Hill Branch Junction
Broad Street Basin — 11 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Aldersley Junction
Perry Barr Top Lock Services — 11 miles, 4½ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Canal) to Tame Valley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Tame Valley Canal) to Perry Barr Top Lock Services
Sneyd Wharf — 13 miles, ½ furlongs and 16 locks away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Canal) to Walsall Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Junction Canal) to Birchills Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wyrley and Essington Canal) to Sneyd Wharf
Longwood Junction — 12 miles, 2 furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Canal) to Tame Valley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Tame Valley Canal) to Tame Valley - Rushall Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Rushall Canal) to Longwood JunctionNearest place to turn
In the direction of Worcester Bar
Winson Green Junction — ½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Worcester Bar
Hockley Port Junction — 6 furlongs away
Travel to Winson Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Soho Loop) to Hockley Port Junction
Rotton Park Junction — 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Worcester Bar
Sandy Turn — 7¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Worcester Bar
Hockley Port Interchange Basins — 1 mile, 1 furlong away
Travel to Winson Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Soho Loop) to Hockley Port Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham Heath, or Soho, Branch) to Hockley Port Interchange Basins
Monument Lane Basin — 1 mile, 1½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Worcester Bar
Old Turn Junction — 1 mile, 6¾ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Worcester Bar
Deep Cuttings Junction — 1 mile, 7 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Worcester Bar
Gas Street Basin (Old Wharf) — 2 miles, 1¼ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Worcester Bar
Gas Street Basin — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Gas Street Basin
The Vale Winding Hole — 3 miles, 4¾ furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to The Vale Winding Hole
Selly Oak Winding Hole — 5 miles, 3¼ furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to Selly Oak Winding Hole
In the direction of Aldersley Junction
Smethwick Junction — 7½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Aldersley Junction
Bromford Junction — 3 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Aldersley Junction
Pudding Green Junction — 3 miles, 7½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Aldersley Junction
Albion Junction — 4 miles, 3½ furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Aldersley Junction
Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel 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
Dudley Port Junction — 5 miles, 1 furlong away
On this waterway in the direction of Aldersley Junction
Swan Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 1½ furlongs away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Un-navigable) to Swan Bridge Winding Hole
Oldbury Junction — 3 miles, 4¼ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Oldbury JunctionNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Aldersley Junction
Handsworth Wharf Winding Hole — 2 miles, ½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel 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
Todds End Customer Service Facility — 6 miles, 5½ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Tipton Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Birmingham End) to Todds End Customer Service Facility
Black Country Museum — 6 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Tipton Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Birmingham End) to Black Country Museum
Dudley Tunnel (northern entrance) — 6 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 3 locks away
Travel to Smethwick Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Old Main Line) to Tipton Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 1 - Birmingham End) to Dudley Tunnel (northern entrance)
Lower Ocker Hill Branch Junction — 5 miles, 7¼ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Canal) to Lower Ocker Hill Branch Junction
Aldridge Marina — 15 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Pudding Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Wednesbury Old Canal - Main Line) to Ryders Green Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Walsall Canal) to Tame Valley Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Tame Valley Canal) to Tame Valley - Rushall Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Rushall Canal) to Longwood Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Daw End Branch) to Aldridge MarinaNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Worcester Bar
Sherborne Wharf Services — 1 mile, 5 furlongs away
On this waterway in the direction of Worcester Bar
Hawne Basin — 8 miles, 3 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, 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
Earlswood Reservoir Feeder — 14 miles, 3 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Earlswood Reservoir Feeder
Waring's Green Wharf — 15 miles, 3 furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Waring's Green Wharf
Swallow Wharf — 18 miles, ½ furlongs away
Travel to Worcester Bar, then on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Birmingham to King's Norton) to King's Norton Junction, then on the Stratford-on-Avon Canal (Northern Section) to Swallow Wharf
Barston Lane Bridge No 76 — 13 miles, 4 furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel 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 Aston Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Birmingham and Fazeley Canal - Digbeth Branch) to Proof House Junction, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal) to Camp Hill Top Lock Winding Hole, then on the Grand Union Canal (Warwick and Birmingham Canal: widened section - Main Line) to Barston Lane Bridge No 76
In the direction of Aldersley Junction
Withymoor Island Service Wharf — 8 miles, 4 furlongs away
Travel to Dudley Port Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Netherton Tunnel Branch) to Windmill End Junction, then on the Birmingham Canal Navigations (Dudley Canal No 2 - Coombeswood ) to Withymoor Island Service Wharf
Oxley Marine — 14 miles, ¼ furlongs and 24 locks away
Travel to Aldersley Junction, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Main Line: Aldersley to Autherley) to Oxley Marine
Autherley Wharf — 14 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Aldersley Junction, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Main Line: Aldersley to Autherley) to Autherley Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Autherley Wharf
Brewood Wharf — 19 miles, 3 furlongs and 25 locks away
Travel to Aldersley Junction, then on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal (Main Line: Aldersley to Autherley) to Autherley Junction, then on the Shropshire Union Canal (Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal - Main Line) to Brewood WharfDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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Toll point - WikipediaDerelict toll island at Winson Green Junction on the BCN Main Line at today's Smethwick - Birmingham boundary. In the United Kingdom a toll point or toll island is a place on a canal where a fee was collected ... Fraud was common: under declaration of the cargo (proved by gauging or by dry weighing of the boat) , hiding ...
Sep 8, 2014 ... The now-overgrown remains of the Winson Green gauging or toll island. See SP0388 : BCN Main Line - toll island and bridge,1987 for the ...
Turning right, back onto the new main line by the railway sidings at Winson Green Junction, you'll pass the Gauging Island and then the disused Cape Arm ...
a toll office on a gauging island at Winson Green Stop on the New Main Line of the BCN Date nd. Ian Garner · Birmingham ...
Pudding Green Junction, Wednesbury Old Canal ... Gauging station island, Smethwick Top Lock ... Winson Green Junction ...
a toll office on a gauging island at Winson Green Stop on the New Main Line of the BCN Date nd. Ian Garner · Birmingham ...
Today the Island has some of the most deprived areas in the country, with one of the ... Perform Green were asked to gauge the Island's digital readiness and ...
a toll office on a gauging island at Winson Green Stop on the New Main Line of the BCN Date nd. Ian Garner · Birmingham ...


![Toll island on the Main Line. The now-overgrown remains of the Winson Green gauging or toll island. See [[1725146]] for the same place soon after the octagonal office had been demolished. Toll islands like this were used to constrict the passage of boats through the canal system in such a way that they could be gauged; by being forced to pass right outside the toll booth, they had to pay the levy for carriage of their cargo on the waterway. by Richard Law – 20 August 2014](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/15/60/4156034_34db5b06_120x120.jpg)



















![Roving bridge over the western entrance to the Soho Loop. A rather better shot than [[4156026]] of the Grade II listed https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101076336-roving-bridge-over-west-entrance-to-soho-loop-soho-ward/photos/112316#.Ysgb-HbMLIU & https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1076336 roving bridge that carries the towpath over the entrance to the Soho Loop canal. by Richard Law – 29 June 2022](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/22/11/7221131_087330e0_120x120.jpg)





![Soho or Winson Green Loop, western end. At Winson Green Junction, where the loop [a section of the Old Main Line] meets the New Main Line. The roving bridge carries the latter's north bank towpath over the loop. by Christine Johnstone – 04 September 2012](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/03/17/30/3173025_e3af671a_120x120.jpg)

