Approaching Wast Hills Tunnel near Hawkesley, Birmingham
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Approaching Wast Hills Tunnel near Hawkesley, Birmingham
Image: © Roger D Kidd Taken: 25 Aug 2010
This shows the north portal of this long tunnel on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal. The canal has four tunnels and fifty-eight locks on its journey from Birmingham to the River Severn. Wast Hills Tunnel is 2626 yards (2493 metres) in length, and has been known as King's Norton Tunnel. It is one of the longest tunnels on the British canal system. There is no towpath. A steam powered (later diesel powered) tunnel tug service operated before most boats became motorised. The tunnel is wide enough for boats to pass each other, with care. The notice on the left suggests that passage through the tunnel will take one hour. Practically, thirty to forty-five minutes is more usual. Unpowered craft are prohibited.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.400264
Longitude
-1.930642