Tardebigge Lock No 30
Copyholt Lane, Bromsgrove B60 3AX, United Kingdom
Address is taken from a point 253 yards away.
Address is taken from a point 253 yards away.
Tardebigge Lock No 30 is one of a long flight of locks on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal (Diglis Basin to King's Norton Junction); it has a rise of only a few inches just past the junction with The River Witham.
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 30
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 3 furlongs
and 13 locks
to the southwest) and
King's Norton Junction (Junction of Stratford and Worcester and Birmingham Canals) (10 miles and 7½ furlongs
and 28 locks
to the northeast).
The nearest place in the direction of Hanbury Junction is Tardebigge Bottom Lock No 29;
½ furlongs
away.
The nearest place in the direction of King's Norton Junction is Stoke Court Bridge No 49 (With pipe bridge alongside);
½ furlongs
away.
Mooring here is unrated.
This is a lock with a rise of 7 feet.
| Stoke Prior Top Lock No 28 | 2½ furlongs | |
Stoke Pound Bridge No 48  | 1¾ furlongs | |
The Queens Head PH (Stoke Pound)  | 1½ furlongs | |
| Queens Head Visitor Moorings | 1½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Bottom Lock No 29 | ½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 30 | ||
| Stoke Court Bridge No 49 | ½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 31 | ½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 32 | 1 furlong | |
| Copyholt Farm Footbridge No 49A | 1½ furlongs | |
| Tardebigge Lock No 33 | 1½ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hopwood Visitor Moorings — 7 miles, 5½ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
King's Norton Water Point — 10 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Yardley Wood Water Point — 13 miles, 4 furlongs and 29 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, 1½ furlongs and 29 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, 3½ furlongs and 29 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, 4¼ furlongs and 29 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, 7½ furlongs and 29 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, 5¼ furlongs and 29 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, 5 furlongs and 29 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, 2 furlongs and 29 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, 6¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Boatyard — 4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Netherwich Basin — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 22 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, 3¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 13 miles, 3 furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Locks — 13 miles, 7 furlongs and 30 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, 2¾ furlongs and 30 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, 5 furlongs and 30 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, 1¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Worcester Bar — 16 miles, 3½ furlongs and 29 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, 4¼ furlongs and 29 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, 7½ furlongs and 29 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, 5 furlongs and 29 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, 2¾ furlongs and 36 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, 1 furlong and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Netherwich Basin — 6 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 22 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, 3¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Basin — 13 miles, 3½ furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Sabrina Footbridge — 14 miles, 4½ furlongs and 30 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, 1¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Holliday Wharf — 16 miles, 1½ furlongs and 29 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, 3½ furlongs and 29 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, 4¼ furlongs and 29 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, 7½ furlongs and 29 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, 5¼ furlongs and 29 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, 5 furlongs and 29 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, 7¾ furlongs and 53 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, 1 furlong and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Lowesmoor Basin — 12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Diglis Services — 13 miles, 3 furlongs and 28 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Stourport Marina — 19 miles, 2 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 Stourport MarinaNearest place to turn
In the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Wharf — 2 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Tardebigge Old Wharf — 2 miles, 6¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Scarfield Hill Bridge Winding Hole — 5 miles, 1 furlong and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Crown Meadow Arm — 5 miles, 7½ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
Hopwood Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 5¾ furlongs and 29 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of King's Norton Junction
In the direction of Diglis Basin
Stoke Wharf — 1 mile, ½ furlongs and 7 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Astwood Winding Hole — 2 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 12 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Junction Winding Hole — 4 miles, 1¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Junction — 4 miles, 3 furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Hanbury Boatyard — 4 miles, 3¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Boatyard — 6 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Winding Hole — 6 miles, 4½ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Tibberton Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4 furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Droitwich Spa Marina — 4 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 17 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, 1¼ furlongs and 19 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Lock No 6 Winding Hole
Droitwich Town Wharf — 5 miles, 7½ furlongs and 22 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, 1¾ furlongs and 22 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, 3 furlongs and 22 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 — 8 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 22 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, 1¼ furlongs and 23 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, 6¼ furlongs and 17 locks away
Travel to Hanbury Junction, then on the Droitwich Canals (Droitwich Junction Canal) to Droitwich Spa Marina
Diglis Services — 13 miles, 3 furlongs and 28 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, 4¼ furlongs and 29 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, 7¾ furlongs and 29 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, 5¼ furlongs and 29 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, 5 furlongs and 29 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, 5 furlongs and 29 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, 3¾ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Dunhampstead Boatyard — 6 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 14 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Lowesmoor Basin — 12 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 26 locks away
On this waterway in the direction of Diglis Basin
Stourport Marina — 19 miles, 2 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 Stourport MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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Jul 17, 2013 ... The solution is to add the number of Stoke Locks to the number of Tardebigge Locks and divide by two; that makes the bridge half way on the combined flight of 36 (not 30) locks - I checked with my resident mathematician! It was 9.45am when we reached Lock 41 and met our first narrowboat coming down.
It leaves the Severn via the Diglis Locks and climbs steadily upwards through pretty countryside and via a huge flight of locks called the Tardebigge Flight. ... make the most of this for rest and refreshment, before the next challenge for anyone at the helm of canal boat - The Tardebigge Flight of 30 locks in quick succession.
Jun 13, 2012 ... “Turn the engine on with that not secured, and she'll fill up and sink in about 30 seconds,†Matt explained. No time for a ... South of Tardebigge is a flight of 36 locks covering four miles, a rite of passage for narrowboat virgins. ... Our journey – with no locks and a few swing bridges – was a piece of cake.
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