Category Archives: 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
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
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
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
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
A leisurely two week trip
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
Back to Drayton
From Gnosall Visitor Moorings to Ladybird Moorings, a distance of 13 miles, 7 flg and 5 locks. It was cool again when we got up on Sunday morning and once again we pretty much had the canal to ourselves as … Continue reading
Spring Shakedown
Start / Finish : Ladybird Moorings Overnight at : Gnosall Visitor Moorings Turn Round Here : High Onn Wharf A weekend on the boat making sure that everything still worked after sitting idle all winter. Starting at Ladybird Moorings and … Continue reading
A Misty and cool Saturday
From Ladybird Moorings to Gnosall Visitor Moorings, a distance of 18 miles, ½ flg and 5 locks. After a pleasant evening in the William Chesters and The Red Lion where we shared a single shot of the Tiki Fire Rum … Continue reading