Long Moll's Walk
Route facts
Waterways:
Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal »
Duration: 2.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Suitable for: Families
Circular route from: Gailey Wharf
This leisurely walk will take you in a southerly direction along the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal.
This walk can be done as an energetic 12km route or a slightly easier 10.5km route. It is waymarked, simple to follow and mostly level.
Find out more about Long Moll's Walk Gailey.
Getting there
Parking: Parking is available at Gailey Wharf.
Waypoints
1. Along the towpath
For the whole 12km walk, begin by Gailey Top Lock (lock 32). Follow the towpath beneath Gravelly Way Bridge and alongside Calf Heath Wood. Soon you will reach Long Moll's Bridge where there is a wayfinder.
2. To Moat House Bridge
Continue along the towpath, past another wayfinder at Deepmore Bridge until reaching Moat House Bridge.
3. Past Deepmore Farm
At Moat House Bridge, leave the towpath and turn right onto a country lane. This lane will take you past Deepmore Farm all the way back to Long Moll's Bridge.
4. Back to Gailey Wharf
Here re-join the towpath and retrace your steps back to Gailey Wharf.