Park Lime Pits and Walsall's Canal

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From the car park proceed over Longwood Lane, now on the Beacon Way, through a lay-by and on to the Longwood Bridge. Cross it to descend left to the tow path of the Rushall Canal. Go right (southwest) and walk past the canal junction, now off the Beacon Way, along the side of the very straight part of the canal.

After 1,100yds (1km) you will come to Moat Bridge (do not cross). Turn right and continue along a well-defined track through trees and between playing fields. The path arcs left to the end of King George Avenue. Keep ahead past another cricket pitch before swinging right to a municipal depot and parking area. Cross the car park, heading for an exit on the opposite side by a dog waste bin. Join a tarmac path, keeping to the left side of a stream. After about 700yds (640m), turn right over a stone footbridge, and then left along the right-hand side of a children’s play area up to reach a tarmac footway.

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  Terrain  - Field paths and tow paths
  Landscape  - Canalside and urban parkland
  Dog friendliness  - Off lead along tow path, otherwise under control
  Parking  - Hay Head Wood Nature Reserve car park
  Toilets en route  - None on route
About the walk
As you explore the history of the Black Country, it becomes clear that Walsall was very much at the hub of the Industrial Revolution in 19th-century Britain. Each large town in the area had its role to play, and limestone, used in the iron foundries and for cement production in the construction of...
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Park Lime Pits and Walsall's Canal

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Location
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Additional information
  Terrain - Field paths and tow paths
  Landscape - Canalside and urban parkland
  Dog friendliness - Off lead along tow path, otherwise under control
  Parking - Hay Head Wood Nature Reserve car park
  Toilets en route - None on route
About the walk
As you explore the history of the Black Country, it becomes clear that Walsall was very much at the hub of the Industrial Revolution in 19th-century Britain. Each large town in the area had its role to play, and limestone, used in the iron foundries and for cement production in the construction of...
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West Midlands
After Greater London, the West Midlands is the UK’s biggest county by population, and after London, Birmingham is the UK’s largest city. There’s a lot to seek out here – it has a vibrant culture, with exceptionally good nightlife.