Netherton 2

Leaving Bumble Hole behind, I turned towards Halesowen

I could see the masts on Turners Hill, which is the highest point in the county of the West Midlands

This was an engine house, for the coal mine

The area was still beautiful, and fairly rural. So difficult to believe it's right next to houses and traffic!

The ridges were done by the ropes of horse-drawn boats

The lone fisherman of the day had caught nothing - he said it was a bit late in the year

Another sign, by a disused toll house

The tollman has sprayed the graffiti "Tollman was ere!" (it was cut out of metal, really)

Factory far below. I didn't see what it was

In parts, the outside world encroached

But in general, this was a lovely walk - and there were lots of people doing it too. 

Returning towards Bumblehole

The canal is like a linear park - and is in very good condition - this towpath is suitable for wheelchairs. 

I'll definitely investigate further