Author Archives: Mintball

The end of the road, and back again, again

Posted on 19th September 2019 by Mintball

From Basford Bridge No 44 to Hazelhurst Junction, a distance of 12 miles, 6½ flg and 13 locks. It was slightly cool and misty when we got up, and the mist was quite a bit heavier than yesterday but you … Continue reading →

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The end of the road, and back again

Posted on 18th September 2019 by Mintball

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

Posted on 17th September 2019 by Mintball

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.

Posted on 16th September 2019 by Mintball

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

Posted on 15th September 2019 by Mintball

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!

Posted on 14th September 2019 by Mintball

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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A leisurely two week trip

Posted on 30th July 2019 by Mintball

Start / Finish : Ladybird Moorings Overnight at : Wheaton Aston Visitor Moorings (north) Overnight at : Radford Bridge Visitor Moorings Overnight at : Stone Visitor Moorings Overnight at : Stanley Road Bridge No 26 Overnight at : Basford Bridge … Continue reading →

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Back to the Moorings

Posted on 13th September 2018 by Mintball

From Gnosall Visitor Moorings (south) to Ladybird Moorings, a distance of 14 miles, flg and 5 locks. There was a faint smell of woodsmoke and sulphur when we cast off the next morning – its something that you just associate … Continue reading →

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To Gnosall

Posted on 12th September 2018 by Mintball

From Cross Green Visitor Moorings to Gnosall Visitor Moorings (south), a distance of 15 miles, 5¼ flg and 2 locks. The moorings by the pub are always a good place to stop for the night – there are plenty of … Continue reading →

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Wandering through nowhere

Posted on 11th September 2018 by Mintball

From Rugeley North Visitor Moorings to Cross Green Visitor Moorings, a distance of 22 miles, 3¾ flg and 14 locks. To say the weather was miserable when we got up would be an understatement – it was pretty foul and … Continue reading →

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