Monthly Archives: September 2019

The end of the road, and back again

From Stanley Road Bridge No 26 to Basford Bridge No 44, a distance of 10 miles, 4¾ flg and 5 locks. It was a little misty when we got up and did a quick engine check before casting off. Some … Continue reading

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Onwards and upwards along the winding road

From Stone Visitor Moorings to Stanley Road Bridge No 26, a distance of 16 miles, 2¾ flg and 23 locks. We woke to bright blue skies and sunshine – a complete contrast to yesterday, and the forecast for the day … Continue reading

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A rainy day.

From Radford Bridge Visitor Moorings to Stone Visitor Moorings, a distance of 14 miles, 1¼ flg and 5 locks. The rain, which had started before we’d left the pub last night had continued throughout the night but by the time … Continue reading

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All the way to Stafford

From Wheaton Aston Visitor Moorings (north) to Radford Bridge Visitor Moorings, a distance of 24 miles, ¼ flg and 13 locks. It was a little overcast but still quite pleasant when we cast off just after 7:30. Due to a … Continue reading

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Fishermen, as far as the eye can see!

From Ladybird Moorings to Wheaton Aston Visitor Moorings (north), a distance of 18 miles, 5½ flg and 5 locks. For family reasons we didn’t make it up to the boat on Friday night so we had an early start on … Continue reading

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