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Stoke Prior Walks

2.5 miles (4 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap This Worcestershire based village is in a nice spot for country walks and easy strolls along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.
This walk starts from Stoke Wharf and takes you along the canal to visit one of the local highlights at Tardebigge Locks. Here you will find the largest flight of locks in Britan, comprising 30 narrow locks on a 2.25 mile (3.6 km) stretch along the canal. There's also the pretty Tardebigge Reservoir to see in this area.
To continue your walking around Stoke Prior head east to visit Upton Warren Nature Reserve. The reserve has some pretty lakes and is said to be Worcestershire’s premier bird-watching reserve. You can find the reserve at postcode B61 7ET. See the video below for more details.

Stoke Prior OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Stoke Prior Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Walks near Stoke Prior

Pubs/Cafes

The Priory Cafe is located in a fine canalside spot at Stoke Wharf. You can sit outside and enjoy a lovely meal while watching the boats go by. You can find them at 138 Hanbury Rd, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4JZ.

Photos

Stoke Bottom Lock near Stoke Prior, Worcestershire - geograph.org.uk - 2059667

Stoke Bottom Lock near Stoke Prior, Worcestershire

Stoke Wharf - geograph.org.uk - 2338955

Stoke Wharf

Stoke Pound Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1347838

Stoke Pound Bridge

Tardebigge Lock No 35, Worcestershire - geograph.org.uk - 2253711

Tardebigge Lock No 35, Worcestershire

Moors Pools Nature Reserve at Upton Warren - geograph.org.uk - 1556976

Moors Pools Nature Reserve at Upton Warren.  The northern Moors pools are freshwater lakes formed on previously agricultural land; the great expanse of water attracts a wide range of birds.

Upton Warren Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 3775599

Upton Warren Nature Reserve

Stoke Prior Church - geograph.org.uk - 2350558

Stoke Prior Church. The church dates to the 12th century.

Water Depth Gauge, River Salwarpe - geograph.org.uk - 2348778

Water Depth Gauge, River Salwarpe. The river runs through the village.

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