Grid reference SJ6832
near to Woodseaves, Shropshire, England
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Miscanthus for Biofuel, 1
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Tyrley Grange, Tyrley Road
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At Tyrley Locks on the Shropshire Union Canal
I always enjoy canal towpath walking; yes, it is flat-ish, boring, predictable maybe, but it also incorporates industrial heritage, a massive effort for restoration, is well maintained, usually very scenic, a wildlife haven and a... (more)
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Passing between Tyrley locks 4 and 5
On the Shropshire Union Canal.
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Workmen negotiating Lock 4, Tyrley Locks near Market Drayton
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Tyrley Lock No 3, Shropshire Union Canal, Staffordshire
Grazing land beyond the top gate of the lock has been known to provide the occasional mushroom! Today, just a few Friesian cattle were in evidence.
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Houses on Tyrley Road
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Tyrley Lock No.3 Cutting, Shropshire Union Canal
The Cutting approaching Tyrley Lock No.3
The Shropshire Union main line was the last trunk narrow canal route to be built in England. It was not completed until 1835 and was the last major civil engineering accomplishment of Thomas... (more)
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Tyrley: The 'Four Alls'
A long-established pub, offering accommodation and food as well as real ales.
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Gates and gear at Tyrley Locks
The two gate paddles are fully up and the lock is being drained. These are the mitre gates at the tail of Tyrley Locks No 3 on the Shropshire Union Canal.
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Rock face, Tyrley locks, Shropshire Union canal
The Shropshire Union Canal tends to go straight through hills, rather than round them. This short cutting has vertical sandstone sides.
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Shropshire Union Canal, Tyrley
This is taken looking northwards from the bridge, with the second lock visible. A small cruiser has just locked up, while a narrow-beam cruiser waits by the towpath to enter the lock to descend.
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