Today we decided to check out the canals of Birmingham. First we walked towards city centre to Brindleyplace and walked along the canal back to our house.
This is Brindley Place.
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| Floating Cafe |
That is Barclaycard Area. They have concerts and events there.
We were walking away from Brindley Place towards our house and it was getting more residential. There is many flats overlooking the canal.
People like to go for walks and runs along the canal. People also bike to work along the canal avoiding the roads.
The path was not longer paved.
There wasn't a lot around in this part of the canal. It's probably not the greatest place to walk alone at night.
There are a few parts of Birmingham that are vacant lots or old factories that are no longer in use.
Check out the greenery around the canal.
You can go on canal boat cruises which we've never done but I imagine that they are a great idea for tourists.
It was a nice walk and great to explore our new city. Maybe by the end of our time here we will know every nook and cranny in this city.
I love seeing photos that show where other people live. It lets you peek into their lives without being creepy haha. I would have wanted to explore those abandoned factories, with the right lighting I'm certain some stunning photos could be taken inside.
ReplyDeleteLol. Great way of putting it. The abandoned factories were pretty creepy!
DeleteI love the canal walk in Rochester where my parents live. I can just imagine you get the same feel there.
ReplyDeleteProbably!!
DeleteI love following your journey! It is such a beautiful place and I love seeing all the pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks. :)
DeleteSeveral of your photos in this post are truly lovely! I could see at least two of them in wall prints easily, matted and framed. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. Considering we have no photography skills, that is very lovely to hear.
DeleteThe canals look so beautiful! I love the photos with the greenery, but yes, you definitely would not want to be walking along some of those places at night! Especially around those empty factories.
ReplyDeleteAmanda
Yeah the factories were pretty creepy.
DeleteWhat a beautiful place to take a walk. I think it would have been marvelous if you were able to go to the floating cafe. 😘😘
ReplyDeleteYeah, the floating cafe looked cool
Deletebeautiful place it is. pictures are stunning . hope to visit this place soo. thanx for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteIt's definitely a lovely place for a walk if you're with company. I wouldn't want to walk there at night either. I think the view is quite nice though. It's relaxing.
ReplyDeleteIt was a relaxing day.
DeleteWhat a lovely place to walk! My husband lived in Birmingham when we met. I've only ever spent a weekend there (en route to Nottingham) but have been meaning to return!
ReplyDeleteHope you do. We love Birmingham. Although Nottingham is awesome too!
DeleteGreat finds on spots to just take a leisure walk! Especially with all the beautiful and scenic views surrounding the trials!
ReplyDeleteYea. We have walked here many times now.
DeleteOmg how beautiful! I will most likely be at the Floating Cafe every morning!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Yeah the floating cafe looked cool.
DeleteOh wow, these pics are stunning. I bet that was a fun experience hiking through there!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was.
DeleteNow this is my type of hiking. The view along the canal is amazing!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear.
DeleteI have always been fascinated by river canals. I like to imagine the different types of people that have used those waterways since they were built and the unique stories behind them.
ReplyDeleteYeah, there is actually a lot of history here and plaques put up to read about it.
DeleteIt looks like you had a great day. I'd love to explore the canals in England one day.
ReplyDeleteHope you get too!
DeleteIt's so refreshing following your journeys!! The canal is my favorite in this particular venture. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you. The canal is a great part of Birmingham.
DeleteI would love to walk the canal. It looks like a nice stroll.
ReplyDeleteIts a lovely place for a walk.
DeleteOmg such lovely photos!!! Looks like y'all had a wonderful time exploring the canal!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Its great.
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